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Britain To Ban Petrol And Diesel Cars By 2040

The British government has announced that it will block the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040, joining a growing global push to improve environmental standards through the removal of fossil fuel-powered transportation. With a view to impro


The British government has announced that it will block the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040, joining a growing global push to improve environmental standards through the removal of fossil fuel-powered transportation.

With a view to improving air quality and tackling climate change, UK authorities have outlined the early stages of a plan that will eventually see petrol and diesel cars phased out over the coming decades, with funding allocated to local governments to encourage improvements in air quality.

Environment secretary Michael Gove unveiled the plan to reporters on Wednesday, saying that the government, led by Prime Minister Theresa May, was adhering to its commitment to reduce pollution.

“We have to get petrol and diesel cars off our roads,” Gove said.

“Today we’re confirming as part of our plan to deal with air pollution that we will go ahead with getting rid of these polluting cars.”

“It’s critically important for government to help the car industry do the right thing.”

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