T&E

Speech by Jos Dings to the DaimlerChrysler / UNEP 4th Environmental Forum

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 10:00:00 CET

Download the speech.

European Parliament Calls for Legally-Binding CO2 Limits for Cars

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 20:00:00 CET

The European Parliament has called for legally-binding targets for average CO2 emissions from new cars of 80-100g/km in the 'medium term'. The Parliament has also recognised that the existing voluntary agreement between car makers and the European Commission is unlikely to meet its target of average 140g/km by 2009.

80km/h limits introduced to tackle environmental threats

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:00:00 CET

The Dutch transport ministry has reduced the speed limit on four stretches of motorway, covering 15 kilometres in total, in an effort to improve air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, noise levels and traffic flow.

CO2 emissions target �feasible and affordable�

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:00:00 CET

The EU�s commitment to having the average new car emit no more than 120 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometre by 2012 must now be turned into a set of legally binding requirements for car makers.

Air Conditioning

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:00:00 CET

The European Parliament has overruled its environment committee in voting against measures that would have eliminated fluorinated gases, which are used in car air conditioning systems and contribute to global warming.

EU must not let US rule out sensible aviation options

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:00:00 CET

Editorial by Jos Dings This year has seen the first bit of good news in the aviation/environment field for several years. The Commission is now committed to including aviation emissions in the European Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS). Our response has been that this is a good first step � as long as it is seen as that. If it is viewed as enough in itself, we will not see real reductions in greenhouse gases from aircraft.

Poor response to voluntary air emissions scheme raises questions

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:00:00 CET

How willing are air travelers to pay for the damage their flights cause to the environment?

EEB / T&E Letter to EU Environment Ministers Meeting

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 10:00:00 CET

The European Environment Bureau (EEB) and T&E have written to EU Environment Ministers ahead of their November meeting. On the subject of Aviation and Climate Change, the groups call for additional measures alongside the proposed inclusion of aviation into the European Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS).

Input from Environmental NGOs at the Start of the Next Round of the ECCP

Thu, 27 Oct 2005 15:57:21 CET

Input from environmental NGOs at the start of the next round of the European Climate Change Program (ECCP). From Climate Action Network Europe, Friends of the Earth Europe, Greenpeace, Transport and Environment (T&E) and WWF.

Bilateral agreements and archaic fuel exemptions

Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:00:00 CET

Jos Dings, Director of T&E writes in this week's European Voice: The EU-US aviation agreement has been under discussion once again. But an important issue has been conspicuous by its absence from the debate; namely the need to remove a standard clause found in existing bilateral agreements which effectively rules out taxation on aviation fuel.