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Going green 'an opportunity not a hindrance'
Going green 'an opportunity not a hindrance' Businesses should see going green as an opportunity rather than a burden, according to the CBI.
London adds to hybrid bus fleet
London adds to hybrid bus fleet London's bus fleet has unveiled a range of new hybrid additions.
EU cars to cut carbon
EU cars to cut carbon EU legislators have reached an agreement on the level and timing of carbon emissions cuts expected from vehicles manufacturers.
Carbon budgets set in Building Low Carbon Economy report
Carbon budgets set in Building Low Carbon Economy report The Committee on Climate Change's report Building a Low Carbon Economy, which includes carbon budgets and steps to achieve emissions reduction targets, has been published.
Manchester to hold congestion charge referendum
Manchester to hold congestion charge referendum Residents of Manchester are to vote in a referendum on whether to ease congestion and cut emissions with a congestion charge.
Transport emissions could be slashed
Transport emissions could be slashed Carbon emissions from the transport sector could be reduced by more than a quarter, according to a new report.
Scientists call for airport moratorium
Scientists call for airport moratorium Ignoring the growing emissions from the aviation sector would be "negligent and irresponsible", according to climate change experts.
Car share lanes coming
Car share lanes coming Measures to encourage drivers to car share could be introduced by the Department of Transport.
Glasgow firm shortlisted for electric vans
Glasgow firm shortlisted for electric vans A Glasgow firm is to bid to supply organisations with demonstration electric vans as part of the Department of Transport's £100 million scheme.
Firms given carbon footprint guidelines
Firms given carbon footprint guidelines A new carbon emission standard for businesses has been introduced.
Algae-based oil would save 160m tonnes CO2
Algae-based oil would save 160m tonnes CO2 Research into algae-based oil, which emits 80 per cent less carbon dioxide than fossil fuels, has received a funding boost.
Government programme needs more promotion
Government programme needs more promotion The government should do more to promote its insulation initiative, according to environmental campaigners.
Ruthless focus on carbon cutting necessary
Ruthless focus on carbon cutting necessary Making the supply chain carbon neutral is possible, according to global logistics firm DHL.
Consumers 'must think about carbon'
Consumers 'must think about carbon' An environment specialist has urged consumers to think carefully about carbon when buying goods.
UK emissions reduction target should be 80%
UK emissions reduction target should be 80% The government has been urged to raise the target for carbon emission reductions.
Car cuts carbon and water bottle waste
Car cuts carbon and water bottle waste A low emissions concept car that harvests rainwater has been unveiled.
Diesel viscosity lowered for higher efficiency
Diesel viscosity lowered for higher efficiency A new gadget that boosts fuel efficiency has been developed by scientists.
Heathrow runway defended by air travel organisations
Heathrow runway defended by air travel organisations Proposals to replace a new runway at Heathrow with high speed rail were opposed by organisations in the air travel industry.
74% of multinationals reducing internal emissions
74% of multinationals reducing internal emissions Multinational companies are becoming increasingly committed to making a transition to the low carbon economy.
Lexus misled public with green claims advert
Lexus misled public with green claims advert An advert which suggested a Lexus SUV was a low emissions car has been banned by the Advertising Standards Agency.
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Shipping Uplift Factors
Shipping: Schematic showing the total climate impact over 100 years of two example species - 'A' (shown in red) and 'B' (shown in blue). The uplift factor (UF, shown in green) is the total climate impact of A+B divided by the climate impact of B. The lifetime of the species B is 10 times longer than the lifetime of species A. Species A and B are indicative of shipping emissions / effects where, for example, non-CO2 emissions may result in a cooling of the atmosphere and therefore a negative clim
 Shipping: Schematic showing the total climate impact over 100 years of two example species
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