Friday, November 28, 2008

London congestion charge: Western extension scrapped - Telegraph
The decision to scrap the western extension of the zone into Kensington and Chelsea follows a public consultation which showed overwhelming public and business hostility to the scheme.

It comes months after Mr Johnson also scrapped another initiative by Ken Livingstone, which would have seen drivers of 4x4s and other "gas guzzlers" facing a daily £25 charge to come into the heart of London.
Poll: Global Warming Enthusiasm Wanes | Commuter Outrage
In other words, 80% of respondents prefer not to spend additional money to fight global warming. This includes taxes.

The global warming movement clearly has a lot of work to do. Maybe Al Gore should put out another movie.

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