Vancouver city council has approved a Climate Emergency Action Plan that could see a levy placed on all vehicles entering the downtown core.
Green Coun. Pete Fry says in a social media post that council voted in favour of the plan Tuesday night.
It’s said to be part of a drive to make Vancouver one of the greenest cities in the world.
Another section of the plan proposes a carbon pollution surcharge on gas or diesel vehicles.
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The entire strategy is not slated to take effect until at least 2025 and meetings will be held over the next 18 months to gather public reaction.
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Fry says a lot of work lies ahead to address issues related to equity, economy and resilience.
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