They call it a scheme

This is a horrible idea! Only a Commie could enjoy this moronic grab for power. No wonder the Dems on this side of the Pond are drooling to see if the Proles will accept it without open rebellion.

Something... and Half of Something: They call it a scheme: "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........"