Committee on Climate Change
Independent advisors to the UK Government on tackling and preparing for climate change
Glossary of climate change: V
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Excise Duty (VED ) |
Commonly known as road tax, an annual duty which has to be paid to acquire a vehicle licence for most types of motor vehicle. VED rates for private cars have been linked to emissions since 2001, with a zero charge for the least emitting vehicles (under 100 gCO2/km). |
| Videoconferencing |
Videoconferencing here means a broad suite of communications technologies (including videoconferencing) of various degrees of sophistication. |
| Vulnerable household |
A household containing someone aged 60 or over or under 16, or someone who is disabled or has a long-term illness. |
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