UK To Ban Sales Of Gasoline Cars From 2030

The UK government will ban sales of gasoline and diesel cars from 2030, the BBC reported, citing Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The move is part of what Johnson has called a green industrial revolution aimed at mitigating climate change while creating new jobs. The plan will receive financing of $5.31 billion (4 billion pounds), which, according to critics, is nowhere near enough for such a large-scale transition. The electrification of transport has been touted as a cornerstone of the world’s transition to a more renewable energy future,…