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Tax on meat and dairy products to offset the damage caused in their production.
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1,735 signatures
What the petition asks
According to a news article published in late 2017 the global livestock industry causes 15% of all global greenhouse emissions, furthermore the over consumption of meat in the UK seriously damages health and is associated with hugely elevated heath care costs.
Excessive meat and dairy production damage both health and the environment. We call upon the government to tax their consumption along the lines of tobacco, alcohol and the burning of fossil fuels.
Research from the University of Oxford suggests surcharges of 40% on meat and 20% on milk would account for the damage their production causes, and reduce the impact of both emissions and unhealthy consumption. We ask the government to discuss the adoption of a tax at these levels.
Research from the University of Oxford suggests surcharges of 40% on meat and 20% on milk would account for the damage their production causes, and reduce the impact of both emissions and unhealthy consumption. We ask the government to discuss the adoption of a tax at these levels.
Timeline
| 25 Sep 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Mar 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,735
Status
Closed
Opened
25 Sep 2018
Closed
25 Mar 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.