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Here's why some cities are banning fossil fuel and meat ads

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Cities from Amsterdam to Sydney are banning fossil fuel advertisements, drawing from tactics once used to curb smoking. They're targeting the messaging that has normalized carbon-intensive lifestyles for decades.

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Here's why some cities are banning fossil fuel and meat ads

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Here's why Amsterdam banned fossil fuel and meat advertising

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