UK may eventually need carbon border tax, George Eustice says
by Andrew Sparrow Political correspondent from Environment | The Guardian on (#5RM32)
Levy on imports related to CO2 generated by meat production might be necessary, says minister
The UK may eventually need to implement a carbon dioxide border tax to stop consumers effectively exporting greenhouse gas emissions abroad, the environment secretary has said.
On Sunday, George Eustice insisted he was not in favour of a domestic meat tax to help reduce global heating and that such a proposal had never been on the cards".
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