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5 African nations push for cleaner diesel fuel from European suppliers
African nations have a very specific problem when it comes to dealing with emissions from diesel vehicles. Because of lax emissions standards, traders import fuel to these countries that is too dirty for sale elsewhere. But now a handful of African nations are taking a stand against this. DON'T MISS: Why Africa gets filthiest diesel fuel: little... Why Africa gets filthiest diesel fuel: little regulation, global traders
All countries have to deal with emissions from diesel vehicles, but African nations have it worst than most. They often have few emissions regulations, something Swiss trading firms take advantage of by importing fuel that's too dirty for sale in other regions. These firms often serve as both producer and distributor for fuels in Africa, according...