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What can be done to make aviation more environmentally friendly?
What can be done to make aviation more environmentally friendly?
5/7/2010 11:21:06 AM:  Since aviation accounts for such a high percentage of carbon emissions, what can be done to make it more environmentally friendly?


Lower carbon aero engine funding given
Lower carbon aero engine funding given
2/11/2010 12:29:25 PM:  The government announced today that it will give £45 million funding to research and development into creating more fuel-efficient, lower carbon aero engines.<br/><br/>


Budget airlines have lower carbon footprint
Budget airlines have lower carbon footprint
1/22/2010 12:09:08 PM:  A new report has claimed that no-frills airlines cost less for the environment with their low carbon footprint.


Chevrolet Volt promises superb fuel consumption for city driving
Chevrolet Volt promises superb fuel consumption for city driving
8/12/2009 5:17:08 PM:  GM claims that its new electric-hybrid vehicle can travel 230 miles around the city with just one gallon of petrol.


Air New Zealand completes biofuel test flight
Air New Zealand completes biofuel test flight
6/1/2009 4:05:43 PM:  Details of a commercial test flight using a mix of biofuel and Jet A1 show the potential for a significant reduction in aviation emissions.


Rebound effect could undermine energy efficiency drive
Rebound effect could undermine energy efficiency drive
5/15/2009 3:36:02 PM:  Global attempts to improve energy efficiency could be neutralised by shifts in human behaviour.


AA encourages drivers to adopt green techniques
AA encourages drivers to adopt green techniques
5/15/2009 1:16:04 PM:  Turning off car engines in traffic jams and other such practices can help young motorists save money and reduce their emissions.


Tackling black carbon could bring US and China together
Tackling black carbon could bring US and China together
5/14/2009 9:16:12 AM:  International leaders have been urged to work together to reduce black carbon emissions.


Biomass could power hospital
Biomass could power hospital
4/7/2009 5:25:05 PM:  Proposal to cut one health board's carbon emissions include providing a hospital with renwable energy from a biomass plant.<br/>


New trains to be cleaner and greener
New trains to be cleaner and greener
2/13/2009 5:37:04 PM:  The largest procurement of rolling stock is to feature 'cleaner, greener, less noisy' trains according to the Department for Transport.<br/>


Osmosis purifies water, generates electricity
Osmosis purifies water, generates electricity
1/15/2009 5:37:10 PM:  The natural process of diffusion is harnessed in designs for systems that purify water and generate electricity using low-level heat.<br/>


Queen goes green
Queen goes green
12/31/2008 9:17:06 AM:  Two of the queen's Bentleys are to be converted to run on biofuels.


London adds to hybrid bus fleet
London adds to hybrid bus fleet
12/3/2008 5:35:51 PM:  London's bus fleet has unveiled a range of new hybrid additions.<br/>


New wind turbine design could triple power
New wind turbine design could triple power
12/2/2008 5:28:43 PM:  A new wind turbine design based on aerospace technology could have three times the electricity output of current models.<br/>


Formula One goes green in Japan
Formula One goes green in Japan
10/9/2008 3:52:46 PM:  Teams at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix will use new green-groove tyres.


Diesel viscosity lowered for higher efficiency
Diesel viscosity lowered for higher efficiency
10/2/2008 5:22:29 PM:  A new gadget that boosts fuel efficiency has been developed by scientists.


Low-emissions car light and aerodynamic
Low-emissions car light and aerodynamic
9/18/2008 5:37:21 PM:  A car maker has said that weight and aerodynamics are the secrets to its vehicle's low-emissions.


Lowest carbon car to come to UK
Lowest carbon car to come to UK
9/16/2008 5:48:02 PM:  A car it is claimed would be the lowest carbon emitter in the UK is to arrive early next year.


Transport solutions dominate low carbon workshop
Transport solutions dominate low carbon workshop
9/11/2008 4:47:35 PM:  Transport systems were the most popular type of solutions designed by a group of low carbon enthusiasts at a Forum for the Future event.


Train firm coasting to emissions and cost cuts
Train firm coasting to emissions and cost cuts
9/4/2008 5:31:48 PM:  A train firm has ordered drivers to turn engine off when going downhill to save fuel and cut emissions.


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