Cuffe flags weight-based tax for cars as potential measure to curb spike in sales of SUVs
The Green MEP said the vehicles emit 1 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.
Source: thejournal.ie
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The Green MEP said the vehicles emit 1 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.
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