Becomes the 1st city in the world to require gasoline retailers disclose to consumers the dangers of greenhouse gases.
Oakland, CA – The City of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, became the first city in the world to require that all gasoline retailers disclose to consumers that burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change. The City Council voted unanimously in favor of the legislation.
Mayor Darrell Mussatto: “It is 2015 and we need to talk about how we are going to move forward as a society on a reduced carbon or carbon-free diet and it is going to be a challenge.” The opposition to the ordinance was heard at the public consultation, with industry trying to water it down, but failed.
The labels are expected to be on pumps in a few months. The message on the labels will likely be one that includes a climate change warning, as well as tips for drivers to help them get better fuel efficiency.
Image courtesy of NASA/GSFC/GMAO.
City of North Vancouver BC Passes Law Requiring Climate Change Labels on Gas Pumps
This article is an EV News Report repost, credit: ThinkBeyondThePump. Video courtesy of NASA.
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