Government publishes its clean air strategy

Clean Air Zones and a possible vehicle scrappage scheme feature in consultation document

Charging-based Clean Air Zones should only be implemented if absolutely necessary to bring nitrogen dioxide concentrations down to legal levels, the government has told English local authorities. The plan has been published following a long legal battle with environmental groups.

The plan, titled Improving air quality: reducing nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities, suggests setting up Clean Air Zones in some towns and cities. It also suggests a vehicle scrappage scheme that would see...

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