Tories propose new 'green taxes' to protect the environment

A higher tax on domestic flights and a moratorium on airport expansions are among some of the key proposals a Conservative policy group announced Thursday as part of the political party's commitment to fighting climate change. Tory leader David Cameron had commissioned the Quality of Life Policy Group to develop ideas to back up his much-trumpeted pledge of protecting the environment. The report's recommendations are not binding but the co-authors John Gummer and Zac Goldsmith believe the suggestions -- such as a "showroom tax" for less fuel efficient cars while smaller and 'cleaner' vehicles would get tax relief -- will help transform Britain into a "world leader on green growth".