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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.


Motorists car share to beat fuel prices
Motorists car share to beat fuel prices A growing number of motorists are considering car sharing to avoid rising fuel prices.
Low-emissions car light and aerodynamic
Low-emissions car light and aerodynamic A car maker has said that weight and aerodynamics are the secrets to its vehicle's low-emissions.
Travel plans aim to reduce car journeys
Travel plans aim to reduce car journeys Residents of Lowestoft are to get advice on alternative transport to cut their carbon emissions, reduce congestion and get healthier.
Car journeys in Darlington drop
Car journeys in Darlington drop A scheme that encourages alternative transport has recorded a drop in car travel in Darlington.

Transport solutions dominate low carbon workshop
Transport solutions dominate low carbon workshop 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 A train firm has ordered drivers to turn engine off when going downhill to save fuel and cut emissions.
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Committee on Climate Change proposes new 2050 GHG emissions targets
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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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