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Johnson scraps plan to tax London gas guzzlers

London mayor Boris Johnson has fulfilled an election promise to abolish the special tax on large, gas-guzzling cars set by his predecessor, Ken Livingstone. The plan would have taxed so-called "Chelsea...

created by Dave Keating | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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UK Budget 2008: Higher tax for 9 in 10 drivers

liamssoft

UK Budget 2008: Higher tax for 10 in 10 drivers

The motorist is being penalized by higher vehicle duty and daily fuel rises. My local garage, the cheapest in the area is now charging £1.179($2.34)(EUR 1.48) per ltr. for diesel and...

created by liamssoft | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
1359 views | 10 recommendations | 5 comments

ppeggy

Moose Methane Bothers Norwegians

In spite of the fact that the moose is Norway's national symbol, Norwegians want to kill more of them to keep gas emissions under control. Scientists there claim that climate changes have led to the...

created by ppeggy | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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10 kinds of people: Sustainable practitioners and the guzzlers

An interesting article from Computing for Sustainability.It takes some interesting perspectives and reflections upon sustainbility as a lifestyle choice that at times needs focus and clarification.It cites also the importance of education."10...

created by cazwaz | 5 years ago
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10 Things Gas Stations Won't Tell You

"1. "Good luck finding the best deal." With gas prices hovering at around $3 a gallon since spring, consumers are getting desperate. Some have cut back on driving; others have swapped their gas guzzlers for economy cars. And everyone is shopping around for the cheapest gas....