Every adult in Britain will be forced to carry 'carbon ration cards'

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Every adult should be forced to use a 'carbon ration card' when they pay for petrol, airline tickets or household energy, MPs say.

The influential Environmental Audit Committee says a personal carbon trading scheme is the best and fairest way of cutting Britain's CO2 emissions without penalising the poor.

Under the scheme, everyone would be given an annual carbon allowance to use when buying oil, gas, electricity and flights.

Anyone who exceeds their entitlement would have to buy top-up credits from individuals who haven't used up their allowance. The amount paid would be driven by market forces and the deal done through a specialist company.

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The Government says it supports the scheme in principle, but warns it is 'ahead of its time'.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10...ds-say-MPs.html

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

I've generated many megawatts of carbon free energy. Will I get a credit for this?

[Nagishkaw 510]

I've generated many megawatts of carbon free energy. Will I get a credit for this?

Probably not.

[Amby 490]

does britain really need another type of swipe or top up card?

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I've generated many megawatts of carbon free energy. Will I get a credit for this?

LS, your posts on GW threads came to mind when I read this. It appears you may be right.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

It doesn't seem very plausible.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

I've generated many megawatts of carbon free energy. Will I get a credit for this?

LS, your posts on GW threads came to mind when I read this. It appears you may be right.

Sadly. I may be right.

This whole carbon credit thing is just another tax.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

It doesn't seem very plausible.

They're piloting it.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

It doesn't seem very plausible.

They're piloting it.

That doesn't really mean anything - a pilot scheme doesn't automatically translate into national policy.

Not really a surprise that the Tories are behind it - given that they are supposedly the "Green" party these days...

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

No, but if they're piloting it and if the pilot is successful (TBD) then it is feasible.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Maybe - but UK ID cards have been in the works for years, despite numerous pilot schemes and feasibility studies.

Here's the official story from the DEFRA web page.

Personal carbon trading evaluation published

Findings from the Government study into personal carbon trading were published by Defra today.

The study indicates that personal carbon trading has potential to engage individuals in taking action to combat climate change, but is essentially ahead of its time and expected costs for implementation are high.

The Government remains interested in the concept of personal carbon trading and, although it will not be continuing its research programme at this stage, it will monitor the wealth of research focusing on this area and may introduce personal carbon trading if the value of carbon savings and cost implications change.

The review is part of the Government’s commitment to supporting individuals to reduce their carbon footprints and encouraging pro-environmental behaviour. It examines all aspects of personal carbon trading and evaluates it’s potential value for reducing individual CO2 emissions.

Notes to editors

1. Full copies of the reports can be found at: www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climatechange/uk/individual/carbontrading

2. Personal carbon trading requires individuals to manage their own CO2 emissions. The concept suggests a national emissions cap would be set and carbon credits would be allocated across the population. Carbon credits would be used on purchases of, for example, electricity, gas or transport fuel. Those who need more credits than their allocated allowance would need to trade with those using less. Over time the overall emissions cap (and thus each individual allocation) could be reduced in line with national or international agreements.

http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climat...ading/index.htm

[mawilson 2,133]

Carbon ration. LOL

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Carbon ration. LOL

The Government remains interested in the concept...

That they would even say that is worrying.

[Niels Bohr 72]

Britain is slowly turning into communism.

[Ms.Me 0]

Maybe - but UK ID cards have been in the works for years, despite numerous pilot schemes and feasibility studies.

Here's the official story from the DEFRA web page.

Personal carbon trading evaluation published

Findings from the Government study into personal carbon trading were published by Defra today.

The study indicates that personal carbon trading has potential to engage individuals in taking action to combat climate change, but is essentially ahead of its time and expected costs for implementation are high.

The Government remains interested in the concept of personal carbon trading and, although it will not be continuing its research programme at this stage, it will monitor the wealth of research focusing on this area and may introduce personal carbon trading if the value of carbon savings and cost implications change.

The review is part of the Government’s commitment to supporting individuals to reduce their carbon footprints and encouraging pro-environmental behaviour. It examines all aspects of personal carbon trading and evaluates it’s potential value for reducing individual CO2 emissions.

Notes to editors

1. Full copies of the reports can be found at: www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climatechange/uk/individual/carbontrading

2. Personal carbon trading requires individuals to manage their own CO2 emissions. The concept suggests a national emissions cap would be set and carbon credits would be allocated across the population. Carbon credits would be used on purchases of, for example, electricity, gas or transport fuel. Those who need more credits than their allocated allowance would need to trade with those using less. Over time the overall emissions cap (and thus each individual allocation) could be reduced in line with national or international agreements.

http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climat...ading/index.htm

Totally right, I think this Govt loves to throw out ideas (I guess they are not busy enough) LOL... If ID cards are still not rolled out then this has no chance.