Merkel doubles funding to help German cities fight air pollution

German chancellor pledges extra €500m in attempt to head off threat of ban on diesel vehicles following emissions scandalAngela Merkel has pledged a further €500m (£460m) to help German cities fight air pollution caused by diesel cars, as a scandal strangling the automobile industry threatened to engulf politicians at the height of an election campaign.
The German chancellor said she was doubling financial aid to cities from a previously announced €500m, in an attempt to sta