A local authority in London, media reports indicate, may well be the first to take environmental activism to a whole new level. The city is to charge motorists for parking on the basis of how "green" their vehicle is.
According to a report by Sky News, Richmond upon Thames is to charge drivers varying prices based on the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of their vehicle of choice.
EU Panel Does Not Bow to Pressure to Water Down Car Emission Targets
An EU environment panel resisted pressure on Thursday from Europe's powerful car-making industry to water down plans to force automakers to slash carbon dioxide emissions.
An EU environment panel resisted pressure on Thursday from Europe's powerful car-making industry to water down plans to force automakers to slash carbon dioxide emissions.
The aim, according to the LibDem-controlled council, is to encourage motorists to use greener vehicles and therefore help local and national government to meet their targets for emissions.
The council has officially said it wants to make some 556,000 pounds in extra revenue and we see this latest move as purely punitive - an easy way to get extra income.
'Green' Roofs may Help Fight Global Warming
Scientists in Michigan, US, have reported that green roofs, which are popular urban rooftops covered with plants, could help fight global warming.
Scientists in Michigan, US, have reported that green roofs, which are popular urban rooftops covered with plants, could help fight global warming.
"Providing clear signals, through situations which people encounter on a daily basis, is the very best way to spread this essage," he added.
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Condoms Cheapest Way to Reduce Carbon Emissions: Report
Condoms are the cheapest way to reduce carbon emissions, claims a controversial new report.
Condoms are the cheapest way to reduce carbon emissions, claims a controversial new report.
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Jets On Cabbage Fuel Cut Carbon Emissions by 84pct
Jet fuel's grave carbon emissions can be reduced by about 84 per cent by refining it from the seeds of a lowly weed, which is a cousin to the cabbage, says a Michigan Technological
Jet fuel's grave carbon emissions can be reduced by about 84 per cent by refining it from the seeds of a lowly weed, which is a cousin to the cabbage, says a Michigan Technological
