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Feb 12 2008
Today's announcement from the Mayor of London that gas-guzzling vehicles will have to pay a higher London congestion charge has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth [1]. A poll in December revealed that two thirds of Londoners supported the proposal [2].
Friends of the Earth Director Tony Juniper said:
"Road traffic is one of the biggest contributors to climate change. Measures that get people to choose greener cars, as well as to drive less, are urgently needed. Charging gas-guzzling vehicles more to drive in central London is extremely welcome and supported by most Londoners. We are delighted that Mr Livingstone is taking a lead on this issue.”
www.london.gov.uk/view_press_release.jsp?releaseid=15632
www.london.gov.uk/view_press_release.jsp?releaseid=14974
Contact details:
Friends of the Earth
26-28 Underwood St.
LONDON
N1 7JQ
Tel: 020 7490 1555
Fax: 020 7490 0881
Web: www.foe.co.uk/feedback.html
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