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Pay attention, commerical developers: Next year, The Gavermayor will ask voters to approve a "carbon tax" on businesses, thus making it financially beneficial for them to take in-house conservation measures and encourage employees to use public transportation. The ballot is aimed at offices, hotels, and the like; it will drive up the 5% utilities tax already placed on businesses. [SF Examiner]