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	UK Carbon Tracking for Individuals

bferman

11-13-2009 9:24 AM

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cap and tax, carbon, global warming, politics, uk

bferman says:

Extending "Cap and Tax" to individuals in the UK will ruin what is left of their economy. The US should pay close attention to this UK debacle.

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11-13-2009 10:57 AM

n2sooners

To be fair they should penalize politicians for talking too much and using too much paper in their bills....

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Everyone in Britain should have an annual carbon ration and be penalised if 
  they use too much fuel, the head of the Environment Agency will say. 
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Lord Smith of Finsbury believes that implementing individual carbon allowances 
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Like with a bank account, a statement would be sent out each month to help 
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If their "carbon account" hits zero, they would have to pay to get 
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Those who are frugal with their carbon usage will be able to sell their unused 
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