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Joseph Githinji

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Carbon emissions from vans still rising as UK drivers cling to diesel

It is saddening to note that as the other parts of the world is opting for electric motors, the UK might be lagging behind. As reported by The Guardian, carbon emissions from vans in the UK have risen by 63% since 1990, new analysis shows, as cars are getting cleaner.
This is as a result of van drivers in the UK opting to for diesel cars rather than the electric vehicles which are clean and environmentally friendly.
The UK government is to blame too as many sight that when they choose an electric van they cannot use some public electric vehicle charging stations, which can be too small or have charging cables that are too short.
Carbon emissions from vans still rising as UK drivers cling to diesel

Carbon emissions from vans still rising as UK drivers cling to diesel

Costly new vehicles, limited choice and scarce charging points are holding back a switch to electric by businesses

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/22/carbon-emissions-vans-rising-uk-drivers-diesel



The UK government ought to increase this charging stations and equip them well to encourage electric transportation.



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  • Munene Mugambi

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    Does the UK seriously want to deal with climate change? The new government should show us how serious they take this issue and if they will promptly act on it.

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    • rosebellendiritu

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      This calls for immediate action by the government of UK to deal with the issue.

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      • Munene Mugambi

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        @rosebellendiritu It is a matter of urgency for the government of the day to show the people who put them in power that they were intending to complete their campaign promises to the people of the United Kingdom and to mitigate the effects of climate change.

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      • Jane Wangui

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        The government of UK ought to deal with the situation before it gets out of hand and cause more disasters.

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        • Munene Mugambi

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          @jane_wangui I would say the situation is well out of hand at this rate and damage control is what is needed as a basis for where to start. Once a baseline has been set, from there on, we can talk about mitigation of future problems once current disasters have been solved.

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