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When is the official UK ban on new petrol, diesel and hybrid car sales?

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The government has confirmed that sales of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned in 2030. Some plug-in hybrids will continue until 2035.
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‘Untold damage’ caused by 4×4 drivers in Shropshire

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A group of 4x4 drivers have been accused of causing ‘untold damage’ after they were spotting driving along a Shropshire river.
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Air pollution nosedives due to coronavirus lockdown

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Research by the BBC shows that levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) have fallen by as much as 60 percent since the UK went into lockdown.
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Electric vehicles ARE cleaner than petrol cars, report claims

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Researchers at the universities of Exeter, Nijmegen and Cambridge conclude that electric vehicles are cleaner than their petrol equivalents.
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September launch for the Leeds Clean Air Zone

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The Leeds Clean Air Zone (CAZ) will come into operation on 28 September 2020. Non-complaint vehicles will be charged up to £50 per day to enter the zone.
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Have your say on the proposed petrol and diesel ban

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Fight the ban? The government is inviting people to give their opinions on ending the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans in 2035.
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Are roundabouts good for your health?

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A new study finds that roundabouts are good for urban air quality. It's why Milton Keynes is a healthier place to live than neighbouring Luton.
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Hand car washing industry branded a ‘national disgrace’

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‘Specific action' is required to tackle the serious social and environment issues within the hand car washing industry, says the government.
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Dirty vehicles to be banned from Geneva

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From 15 January 2020, the highest polluting vehicles will be banned from entering Geneva during periods of peak pollution.
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Extinction Rebellion uses dirty diesel for climate change protest

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Painting the town red: Extinction Rebellion used a Dennis Sabre fire engine with an 8.3-litre diesel engine to protest against climate change.
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