Do you drive a 'gas-guzzler'? The former chairman of oil giant Shell wants the EU to ban the sale of new cars that do under 35 miles to the gallon in an effort to fight climate change. Sir Mark Moody-Stuart wants stricter rules for manufacturing cars.
Meanwhile, in London the owners of some vehicles pumping out pollution could be digging into their pockets from today. Mayor Ken Livingstone's latest scheme to improve air quality in the capital - the Low Emission Zone - means anyone driving an older truck or lorry must make sure their vehicle meets emissions standards or they'll end up forking out £200. Other cities across the country will no doubt be watching to see how it goes.
Trucker Nick Burton told us why he's unhappy with the plans...
Written by skynews, February 04, 2008
For all intents and purposes, this climate milarky has gotton out of control and abused to the healm by many a politician for the sake of raising money. Rather than continually obstruct the legitimate rights of individuals and business Mr Mayor should get a grip with the rail companies and enforce Oyster prices as previously submitted, whilst at the same time ensure that Oil Giants, the creators of the fuel that emits such monoxides be charged a huge levy. On the other hand [Phil Collins] as there is something [In The Air Tonight]why are such vehicles allowed to pass an MOT in the first place. Ask me it is sheer incomptence and is like the absurd practices deployed by many a council in raising council tax through court.
Posted by: Khalid 4 Feb 2008 13:50:45
Mayor of London says Taxi's and Buses okay, that is rubbish' they are the worst offenders. He is right however to do somthing, I stopped going to London years ago because of the emmisions
Posted by: Derek, Plymouth 4 Feb 2008 13:55:05