clipped from: www.mailonsunday.co.uk The cost of air travel and driving is set to soar to pay for the government’s plans to curb global warming due to be unveiled this week.
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband warned of rising fuel prices as he outlined Labour’s bid to move Britain on to a low carbon economy.
He said people will have to enact ‘big changes’ in their lifestyle.
Labour is also planning to turn the screws on those who refuse to cooperate with the green push.
Householders who refuse to take part in energy saving schemes could face higher council tax rates or the threat of higher stamp duty when they sell up.
Mr Miliband will unveil plans to boost renewable energy on Wednesday, which will see householders offered green mortgages to install solar panels and other energy saving devices.
Ministers will also make it easier for those with energy generating devices at home to sell electricity back to the national grid.
