‘Carbon credit cards’ and ‘carbon market’ on agenda

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.

Power for transport would switch almost entirely to electricity, with the result that fuel-driven cars and air travel would become too expensive for most people.

Meanwhile, the food market will also change dramatically, with much more local supply and the end of bulk distribution nationwide.

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