Friday, July 21, 2006

Swipe-card plan to ration consumers' carbon use

Swipe-card plan to ration consumers' carbon use

A radical plan to curb greenhouse gas emissions by rationing the carbon use of individuals is being drawn up by government officials. The scheme could force consumers to carry a swipe card that records their personal carbon allocation, with points knocked off each time they buy petrol or tickets for a flight.

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