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A Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is a geographically defined area which seeks to restrict or deter access by certain polluting vehicles with the aim of improving the air quality.
Sweden
The cities of Gothenburg, Lund, Malmo and Stockholm have had Low Emission Zone for some time.
UK
The Mayor of London has proposed designating Greater London as a Low Emission Zone. London currently has levels of air pollution among the worst in Europe and road transport related emissions account for around half of total emissions of PM10 and NOx in the capital. The proposed Low Emission Zone would target emissions of these pollutants from older, diesel-engined lorries, buses and coaches. To be permitted in the zone without paying a substantial daily charge, it is proposed that vehicles would need to conform to at least emission standard Euro III for PM10 in 2008, tightening to a minimum of Euro IV for PM10 in 2010. Transport for London will consider extending the LEZ to include other diesel vehicles and standard for oxides of nitrogen (NOx). The Mayor of London will make a decision on the future of the Low Emission Zone proposal in the summer of 2006. More on [ Low Emission Zone ]
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Guyana goes hi-tech
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/caribbean/ Thu, 15 May 2008 15:54:17 -0000
As part of the BBC's Amazon Day, BBC Caribbean looks at how Guyana is using technology to fight illegal logging.
BBC Caribbean News in brief
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/caribbean/ Thu, 15 May 2008 21:38:49 -0000
Calls for commission of inquiry into Trinidad's urban development corporation - and other stories.
Gangs, crime and Caribbean youths
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/caribbean/ Thu, 15 May 2008 18:01:34 -0000
What to do about Caribbean youths getting caught up in gangs and crime. Have your say.
Music to make a difference
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/caribbean/ Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:17:01 -0000
BBC Caribbean looks at some of today's musicians in the western Caribbean using their art to make a difference.
Dual citizenship: loyalty or convenience
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/caribbean/ Fri, 09 May 2008 14:34:52 -0000
As the dual citizenship debate continues to swirl in Jamaica, BBC Caribbean examines the issue.
At the mercy of violent gangs
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/caribbean/ Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:59:23 -0000
Amnesty International says Jamaica's government has left inner-city people at the mercy of violent gangs.
Debunking the Elián González Mythology - Douglas Dunn article.
Meta Description: [ There are a number of common myths floating around about young Elian Gonzalez that need to be debunked. ]
Elian Gonzalez, by All of the Top Cartoonists - Political cartoons about the Elian Gonzales custody battle with Cuba.
Meta Description: [ Political cartoons about the Elian Gonzales custody battle with Cuba. ]
Granma Internacional - Articles and reader responses.
Greater Things - The words surrounding the alphabetical insertion point of 'Elian' in English provide prophetic commentary on his plight and the importance of freedom.
Meta Description: [ The words surrounding the alphabetical insertion point of 'Elian' in English provide prophetic commentary on his plight and the importance of freedom.
The mother's sacrifice of her life for her son's freedom should not weigh less than the father's desire to have his son back with him. ]
MSNBC - Finding Elian - Interview with Juan Miguel and home video of Elian, along with commentary on US restrictions on family visits.
Meta Description: [ Elian's name once dominated the headlines, the little boy at the center of an international tug of war between his relatives in Florida and his father in Cuba. But in the four years since Elian's return to his homeland, he's virtually disappeared from view. Dateline travels to Cuba to find out wh... ]
The Battle Over Elian - A photo essay from his arrival in the US up to the court decision ending the temporary custody of his Miami relatives.
Meta Description: [ a Time.com photo essay ]
The Removal of Elian - A photo essay of his removal from his Miami relatives' home by armed US government agents, through his reunion with his father in Maryland.
Meta Description: [ A TIME.com Photo Essay ]
The Smoking Gun - Collection of court transcripts, legal records, and other documents relating to the case.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Archive of US government documents relating to their decisions and actions in the case.
Who's Who in the Elian Gonzalez Case - CNN provides photos and a brief description of family members, lawyers, government officials, and others.
