Zero Emission Network

"A "zero carbon" Britain could be achieved by 2027 if a range of measures were brought in by a government with "strong political leadership", scientists said today.

The main proposal made by the Centre for Alternative Technology report is for the creation of a carbon market based on Tradable Energy Quotas (TEQs).

People would carry their quota of "carbon credits" on an environmental smart card, and have them topped up every year.

But as the country draws closer to 2027, the overall, and therefore also the individual quota, would be reduced.

Also every time consumers used fossil fuels, say by filling their cars up with petrol, they would lose credits."

By Simon Baker, PA
Published: 09 July 2007

From: The Independent

See also: Centre for Alternative Technology UK
and the Carbon Equity Project