Petition Tax the production of concrete which accounts for 6% of UK carbon emissions

Nearly 6% of all UK greenhouse gas emissions, and up to 8% of the world’s, are now sourced from cement production. [1]

Create an additional tax on the production of concrete which will lead to reduced used of concrete in construction and additional use of alternative construction materials.

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[1] https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/feb/25/concrete-is-tipping-us-into-climate-catastrophe-its-payback-time-cement-tax

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Date closed 6 November 2019
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