International travel could be restricted by carbon passports as global temperatures rise, a holiday company has warned.
A report by Intrepid Travel claimed drastic measures could be introduced as many popular destinations face “extinction”.
It predicted that “personal carbon allowances” may be introduced to reduce emissions.
The report stated: “These allowances will manifest as passports that force people to ration their carbon in line with the global carbon budget, which is 750 billion tonnes until 2050.
“By 2040, we can expect to see limitations imposed on the amount of travel that is permitted each year.”
It added that travellers will be “forced to forgo the horizon-expanding experiences so readily embraced by today’s tourists”.
The report, produced in partnership with foresight agency, The Future Laboratory, warned that climate change means destinations such as Greece and Majorca may become too hot for many people to enjoy summer holidays, causing a switch to cooler locations such as Belgium, Slovenia and Poland.
It stated: “At this pivotal moment in climate history, lack of action from the travel industry will see catastrophic and fatal trends continue to develop.”
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