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Old October 24th 18, 10:44 AM posted to uk.transport.london
John Williamson John Williamson is offline
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On 24/10/2018 11:03, wrote:
On Wed, 24 Oct 2018 09:14:58 -0000 (UTC)
Recliner wrote:
Yes, it's interesting how much of the pollution is *not* the product of
vehicle combustion engines. So getting rid of older diesels won't have
quite the dramatic impact expected.


"a network of "zero-emission zones" where the burning of wood or coal is
prohibited."

I thought the burning of coal in london had been prohibited since the 50s.
Perhaps that was just for commercial premises, not homes.

The only exemption in the Clean Air Act was for mobile dwellings,
including boats.

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John.