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India introduces car sales tax to combat pollution
India has introduced a new tax on car sales aimed at helping fight high levels of air pollution and congestion. The surprise move, announced by the finance minister, Arun Jaitley, is a victory for campaigners and a defeat for the…
China to Halt New Coal Mine Approvals Amid Pollution Fight
China will stop approving new coal mines for the next three years and continue to trim production capacity as the world’s biggest energy consumer tries to shift away from the fuel as it grapples with pollution. China will suspend the…
The Dimming of Diesel Fuel’s Future in Cars
Diesel automobiles, which are more fuel-efficient than their gasoline-powered counterparts, were always supposed to shield their owners from some of the impact of oil-price spikes. All told, roughly 20 percent of new cars sold around the world are diesel-powered. Diesel…