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Ban diesel cars in London, thinktank urges 

IPPR analysis says capital will eventually need to phase out diesel cars and buses in order to meet EU air pollution targets Diesel vehicles must be banned from London if the UK is to meet its air pollution targets, a … Continue reading

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Cars older than 2005 may have to pay extra London ‘air pollution charge’

Cars made before 2005 may have to pay an additional charge for entering the congestion zone in London, under proposals put forward by the mayor. Diesel cars could have to pay an additional charge to come into inner London by … Continue reading

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Diesels more polluting below 18C, research suggests 

Pollution from many popular diesel cars is much worse when it is colder than 18C outside, new research suggests. Testing company Emissions Analytics told the BBC it has measured a significant rise in poisonous gas emissions from a wide range … Continue reading

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Diesel cars in London increase despite air pollution warnings 

Figures show the numbers of licenced diesels rose by 29% from 2012-15, despite warnings over their contribution to illegal levels of air pollution Diesel vehicles have taken a record share of the market on London roads in recent years, despite … Continue reading

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Urgent action needed to stop terrifying rise in air pollution, warns OECD 

Toxic air set to cause as many as 9 million premature deaths a year around the world in the next four decades, with economic costs rising to trillions a year Air pollution is becoming a “terrifying” problem around the globe, … Continue reading

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UK accused of trying to undermine EU air pollution targets 

Leaked papers reveal that Tory MEPs were told to support a ‘get-out clause’ in proposed new Europe-wide laws The British government has been accused of trying to secretly undermine new EU air pollution targets in favour of big business, as … Continue reading

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No new registration of diesel cabs in Delhi: Supreme Court 

The apex court allowed existing All India Tourist Permit (AITP) diesel taxis to operate in the national capital till the expiry of their permit, which is issued for a period of five years, and said no renewal of the same … Continue reading

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Europe’s problem with diesel cars 

New UK government tests confirm that diesel cars produce a lot more air pollution in real-world driving when compared with the legal tests. Those sold since 2009 emitted six times more nitrogen oxides, on average. Compared with the stricter standards … Continue reading

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