European green taxes in the pipeline?

Someone else (ie, apart from Uncle Gordon) has embraced the 'Tax will save the environment' doctrine.

Yes, it's our old friend, the European Commission. Word is that they are planning a few 'green taxes' of their own, which they intend to  introduce to member states.

Not many details yet; in any case, the taxes are not intended to take effect before 2009.

Something tells me Uncle Gordon won't take this lying down. The way he sees it, if anyone is to introduce taxes in this country, surely it should be he, and no-one else.