Colombia's Medellin to ban sale of gas-powered vehicles in 2035

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Colombia's Medellin to ban sale of gas-powered vehicles in 2035

STORY: Colombia's Medellin to ban sale of gas-powered vehicles in 2035 DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: MEDELLIN, Colombia CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of vehicles in Medellin, Colombia 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): DANIEL QUINTERO, Mayor of Medellin 3. various of vehicles in Medellin, Colombia 4. various of tree planting program in Medellin, Colombia. 5. various of electric and hybrid vehicles at car dealerships in Medellin STORYLINE: The Colombian city of Medellin will ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles starting 2035 to help fight climate change, Mayor Daniel Quintero said Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): DANIEL QUINTERO, Mayor of Medellin "We aim to not only reduce greenhouse gases that cause global warming, but also to inspire other citizens, regions and governments around the world to join in this goal that should unite us to save our planet and humanity." A climate adaptation technical committee will be created to discourage the use of gas-powered vehicles,

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