Toxicity Charge in London

Due to the high rates of air pollution in the UK, London is putting a new toxicity charge into place.  This toxicity fee aims to reduce air pollution caused by diesel cars.  This charge is needed because experts show that pollution has caused more deaths in the UK than in many other countries in Europe.  They are many different respiratory illnesses that can be developed as a result of air pollution and can effect people of all ages.  I think this toxicity fee is a good idea to try and prevent more deaths from air pollution and to keep citizen's more healthy.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/oct/23/pollution-toxic-air-london-vehicle-charge-gp

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