Oxford becomes Europe’s first “Tar-Free City”

Oxford has become the first city in Europe to declare itself a ‘Tar-Free City’ after its City Council voted on 24 June to reject the use of tar sands oil by adjusting the policies governing the procurement of fuel for use in the area.

The city, famous for its university, took the lead from the US where similar declarations have been made. ‘Tar-free’ locations include Bellingham, a US gateway for the tar sands, and Burlington, which lies near the route of a proposed tar sands pipeline. In Vermont alone, 28 towns have made the pledge.

Nearly 20 US companies have also agreed to stop using tar sands oil in their vehicles.

– See more at: http://newint.org/blog/2013/06/25/tar-sands-free-europe-oxford/#sthash.vgNj7AAe.dpuf

Oxford has become the first city in Europe to declare itself a ‘Tar-Free City’ after its City Council voted on 24 June to reject the use of tar sands oil by adjusting the policies governing the procurement of fuel for use in the area.

The city, famous for its university, took the lead from the US where similar declarations have been made. ‘Tar-free’ locations include Bellingham, a US gateway for the tar sands, and Burlington, which lies near the route of a proposed tar sands pipeline. In Vermont alone, 28 towns have made the pledge.

Nearly 20 US companies have also agreed to stop using tar sands oil in their vehicles.

– See more at: http://newint.org/blog/2013/06/25/tar-sands-free-europe-oxford/#sthash.vgNj7AAe.dpuf

Oxford has become the first city in Europe to declare itself a ‘Tar-Free City’ after its City Council voted on 24 June to reject the use of tar sands oil by adjusting the policies governing the procurement of fuel for use in the area.

The city, famous for its university, took the lead from the US where similar declarations have been made. ‘Tar-free’ locations include Bellingham, a US gateway for the tar sands, and Burlington, which lies near the route of a proposed tar sands pipeline. In Vermont alone, 28 towns have made the pledge.

Nearly 20 US companies have also agreed to stop using tar sands oil in their vehicles.

– See more at: http://newint.org/blog/2013/06/25/tar-sands-free-europe-oxford/#sthash.vgNj7AAe.dpuf

Oxford has become the first city in Europe to declare itself a ‘Tar-Free City’ after its City Council voted on 24 June to reject the use of tar sands oil by adjusting the policies governing the procurement of fuel for use in the area.

The city, famous for its university, took the lead from the US where similar declarations have been made. ‘Tar-free’ locations include Bellingham, a US gateway for the tar sands, and Burlington, which lies near the route of a proposed tar sands pipeline. In Vermont alone, 28 towns have made the pledge.

Nearly 20 US companies have also agreed to stop using tar sands oil in their vehicles.

– See more at: http://newint.org/blog/2013/06/25/tar-sands-free-europe-oxford/#sthash.vgNj7AAe.dpuf

Oxford has become the first city in Europe to declare itself a ‘Tar-Free City’ after its City Council voted on 24 June to reject the use of tar sands oil by adjusting the policies governing the procurement of fuel for use in the area.

The city, famous for its university, took the lead from the US where similar declarations have been made. ‘Tar-free’ locations include Bellingham, a US gateway for the tar sands, and Burlington, which lies near the route of a proposed tar sands pipeline. In Vermont alone, 28 towns have made the pledge.

Nearly 20 US companies have also agreed to stop using tar sands oil in their vehicles.

– See more at: http://newint.org/blog/2013/06/25/tar-sands-free-europe-oxford/#sthash.vgNj7AAe.dpuf

Oxford has become the first city in Europe to declare itself a ‘Tar-Free City’ after its City Council voted on 24 June to reject the use of tar sands oil by adjusting the policies governing the procurement of fuel for use in the area.

The city, famous for its university, took the lead from the US where similar declarations have been made. ‘Tar-free’ locations include Bellingham, a US gateway for the tar sands, and Burlington, which lies near the route of a proposed tar sands pipeline. In Vermont alone, 28 towns have made the pledge.

Nearly 20 US companies have also agreed to stop using tar sands oil in their vehicles.

– See more at: http://newint.org/blog/2013/06/25/tar-sands-free-europe-oxford/#sthash.vgNj7AAe.dpuf