Curbs on fuel pollution ruled out in favour of cheaper options

Environment department says it will no longer consider changes that would provide greatest health benefitMoves to introduce stringent regulations for Australian fuels have been excluded from the government's most recent consultation paper in favour of cheaper options that would result in more damage to the environment and public health.The Ministerial Forum on Vehicle Emissions is considering changes that would reduce emissions from motor vehicles, including regulations that would improve the fuel-efficiency of new cars and limits on pollution levels in fuel. Continue reading...