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Porsche to Sue London Over $50 Per Day “Gas Guzzler Tax”
Luxury vehicle manufacturer Porsche has threatened legal action over London’s proposed £25($50) per day “gas guzzler tax”. Image by Stefan London Mayor Ken Livingstone recently proposed the charge on all vehicles entering central London that emit more than 225g of carbon dioxide per kilometer. Almost all vehicles
Continue reading...Government Greenwashing: “Green” Tax Rebate Goes to Just 6 Households
Sunday, February 10, 2008
A tax rebate for those who purchase eco-homes has been called a con after it was revealed that only six households in the entirety of Britain benefited from the rebate. UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling. Image by Antonio Cruz The initial government plan involved giving back the [...]
Continue reading...Coal and Nuclear Power Big Winners in New U.S. Budget
Monday, February 4, 2008
The White House has just released its proposed budget for 2009 and there are a few surprises. Image by Diliff For the past couple of weeks, scientists have voiced concern over the lack of funding for science by the government. So it seems a bit a shock to [...]
Continue reading...SUV Owners Must Pay $50 Per Day to Drive in London
Thursday, January 31, 2008
London Mayor Ken Livingstone has partially built his career on making London more environmentally friendly. Piccadilly Circus in central London He’s made a few missteps in tackling environmental problems, such as the recent law he was promoting that would have hurt on bike use in the city. But today, [...]
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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