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London gets green

London is likely to become the most ecologically safe city in Britain. The city mayor Ken Livingstone (pictured) strives for the improvement of air quality and promises to continue his fight with pollution.

The first measure is greater restrictions on heavy traffic. February 5^th great part of London will become a “Low Emission Zone” (LEZ). This means reduction in number of lorries in the city centre. Furthermore, by summer 2008 these restrictions will be extended to all lorries, buses and coaches.

Ken Livingstone comments that this will be a day of importance for those who suffer from asthma and other pulmonary diseases. Mr. Livingstone plans to continue this policy during his four years in office.

Henceforth diesel lorries over 12 tonnes will have to pass strict controls. Otherwise, they will have to pay a fine of up to £1000 a day.