Tax meat to help tackle the climate crisis

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What the petition asks

Meat, particularly red meat, is proven to be a particularly pernicious contributor to the climate emergency. It is, in essence, harmful to the world. The UK rightly taxes cigarettes for they, too, cause harm. The tax system is a good way, I believe, of disincentivising. Let's stop encouraging meat.

The Government is duty-bound to help preserve the planet. If taxes help materialise this crucial aim, then the Government should consider this route. Government, with Parliament's approval, is able to create new taxes. I am therefore advocating a meat tax - something the government could perfectly legitimately create - as one step *of many* to reduce the UK's damage to the planet we all call home. This may appear radical (I'd dispute that), but strong actions are needed. That's undeniable.

Timeline

11 Nov 2021	Petition opened for signatures
11 May 2022	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 176

Status Closed

Department HM Treasury

Opened 11 Nov 2021

Closed 11 May 2022

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