Air travellers may have to pay carbon charge to offset emissions

Planned tax will make public more aware of climate harm caused by flying, ministers hopeAir passengers may have to pay an extra "carbon charge" on flights as part of a government initiative to reduce CO2 emissions and tackle the climate crisis.Passengers could choose to pay more for travel tickets, which would then be used to offset greenhouse gas emissions. Or the scheme could work on an "opt-out" basis and also be applied to trains, buses and ferries. Continue reading...