Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Air pollution in Putney | |
Posted by: | Richard Carter | |
Date/Time: | 02/05/13 08:05:00 |
(At last, it's reported today) the Supreme Court has ruled that the government has failed in its legal duty to protect people from the harmful effects of air pollution, and, as a result, faces stiff fines and "British cities may have to ban cars and limit the entry of heavy goods vehicles dramatically." However, before the cheering breaks out, because the European Court of Justice may have to be involved, the government could delay action "for up to a year." Or, most likely, for considerably longer. Full story at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2013/may/01/government-pollution-supreme-court |