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Agency chain supports aviation emissions cap
Managing director Mike Greenacre, speaking at the time, said: “The research found that a third runway at Heathrow and other new runway proposals conflict with the UK’s targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050.
“In addition, technological progress to reduce emissions is possible and would allow for moderate growth, of one–two per cent per year, within current emission targets.
“If we don’t manage aviation growth within its current emissions levels we will have virtually no chance of meeting the UK’s greenhouse gas targets.
Speaking on taxation proposals for passengers, Greenacre added: “The Co-operative Travel is supportive of measures that try to internalise aviation’s cost to the environment, but the amount charged should be consistent with the damage done to the environment.
“In addition, we believe that the monies raised by APD should be ring fenced for tackling climate change rather than going back to general exchequer, and the way taxes are levied should not be regressive from the perspective of developing countries that benefit substantially from tourism, such as the Caribbean.”
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