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Pollution means dark future for Germany's Black Forest

Submitted by acampbell on Wed, 12/22/2004 - 21:00.

Pollution means dark future for Germany's Black Forest

12/23/04 - AFP

FREIBURG-IM-BREISAU, Germany (AFP) - Klaus von Wilpert points to a stand of spruce trees in the middle of the plantation. For him, it typifies the gradual decline of the Black Forest, one of Germany's biggest tourist draws.

CNN picks ZAP among top 'Green' gifts

Submitted by acampbell on Wed, 12/22/2004 - 21:00.

CNN picks ZAP among top 'Green' gifts

SANTA ROSA, California (December 23, 2004) - CNN last week reported that 'Green' gifts were a holiday favorite for 2004 and named transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP) in an online buyer's guide alongside such well-known companies as Honda, Toyota, Ford and Lexus.

CNN picked ZAP's eco-friendly scooters, like the new ZAPPY3, for its 2004 online buyers-guide of top 'Green' gifts.

Bad pollution days seen this winter

Submitted by acampbell on Mon, 12/20/2004 - 13:31.

Bad pollution days seen this winter

The Israel Union for Environmental Defense describes the air quality in Israel as "catastrophic".
Dalia Tal 20 Dec 04 14:31

"Clear and cold winter days are actually more hazardous in terms of air pollution," states the Ministry of the Environment air pollution division. This is because air layers do not mix on cold days, with the result that pollutants emitted from cars stay near the ground for hours.

Taxi fares rise to fight pollution

Submitted by acampbell on Sun, 12/19/2004 - 21:00.

Taxi fares rise to fight pollution

20 December 2004 - London Evening Standard

Taxi fares in the capital are to rise to tackle pollution, the Mayor of London has announced.

Ken Livingstone said the city's 20,000 taxis have to meet strict emissions standards by 2007 under the terms of his Taxi Emissions Strategy.

A flat rate of 20p will be added to every cab fare from April to pay for the conversion of cabs into cleaner vehicles. The rate will be reviewed after three years, and is over and above the usual cost of living rise.

ZAP announces orders of $4.98 million for SMART Car

Submitted by acampbell on Sun, 12/19/2004 - 21:00.

ZAP announces orders of $4.98 million for SMART Car

Receives second $2 million purchase for Smart Americanized by ZAP

SANTA ROSA, California (December 20, 2004) - Automotive technology pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP) announced today it has received a second 100-unit wholesale purchase order for the SMART Car, bringing the total in wholesale fleet orders in hand to $4.98 million.

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