United Kingdom

Eco-Cities: Today's Garden Cities

England's plans to build 3 million new homes by 2020, and much emphasis has been placed on making them environmentally friendly. The push for "eco-town" draw a strong parallel to the "Garden Cities" of the past.

12 April 2008 - 7:00am

The Times

London Mayor Calls for $50 Driving Fee

London Mayor Ken Livingstone wants to increase the central city's congestion charge from $16 a day to $50. Drivers in the city are not too happy about it.

11 April 2008 - 10:00am

The Los Angeles Times

London To Transform Congestion Charge Into Climate Change Fee

Owners of gas-guzzling SUVs would pay $50 to drive into the central city, while drivers of low emission vehicles would now be exempt from the $16 congestion charge.

3 April 2008 - 12:00pm

The Los Angeles Times