4 major world cities pledge to eliminate diesel vehicles
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexico City has joined with Paris, Madrid and Athens in committing to eliminating diesel vehicles from their cities by 2025.
The agreement was announced at the C40 Mayors Summit in Mexico's capital late Thursday. A statement said the commitment would reduce air pollution and related health issues in those cities, while also helping cities meet climate goals.
"It's a worldwide public health concern," Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said Friday.
Removing diesel from Paris streets was a goal she set when she took office in 2014. She cited Tokyo as an example already well on its way.
