BRUSSELS, April 3 (RIA Novosti) - The government of Belgiumâs French-speaking region of Wallonia, which has a population of about 4 million, has approved a tax on barbequing, local media reported.
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Experts said that between 50 and 100 grams of CO2, a so-called greenhouse gas, is emitted during barbequing. Beginning June 2007, residents of Wallonia will have to pay 20 euros for a grilling session.
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The local authorities plan to monitor compliance with the new tax legislation from helicopters, whose thermal sensors will detect burning grills.