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United Kingdom: Mayor Boris unveils ultra low emission zone plan for London
2013-02-13 12:18:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BusinessGreen: Green groups have welcomed plans by the mayor of London to create an ultra low emissions zone in the centre of the capital, arguing the move would cut pollution and help the UK avoid hefty fines from the EU for failing to meet air quality standards. Boris Johnson, who has in the past faced concerted criticism over his air quality efforts, confirmed today that Transport for London (TfL) will consult on plans to ensure that from 2020 all vehicles driving in the centre of London during peak times...
United Kingdom: Boris Johnson's climate change "scepticism" is an embarrassment to London's scientists
2013-01-23 16:14:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
New Statesman: Boris Johnson has become a real embarrassment to London's scientific community after his latest outburst of climate change 'scepticism', which exposes not just a glaring weakness in his own knowledge but also within his team of advisers. On Monday, Johnson used his Telegraph column to muse on the global climatic implications of a few days of wintry weather in the UK in January. He concluded that it might be time for policy-makers to consider whether the earth is heading for a "mini Ice Age". ...
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