T&E

MEPs call for far-reaching action on aviation

Sat, 15 Jul 2006 10:00:00 CET

The European Parliament has taken a step that may accelerate efforts to tackle the environmental impact of air travel

EU biofuels directive consultation - T&E's reponse

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 14:48:46 CET

The EU should aim to reduce overall fuel consumption by transport rather than promoting specific targets for use of biofuels according to T&E's response to a recent EU consultation on biofuels. If targets remain, the EU should ensure that 'good' biofuels, produced through sustainable production processes and with an overall low carbon intensity, should count for more than others.

Greenhouse gas emissions from transport in the EU25

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 17:24:32 CET

Greenhouse gas emissions from transport in the EU25 - An analysis of 2004 data submitted to the UNFCCC UPDATE: An updated report based on 2005 figures can be downloaded here.

13/9/06 - Driving Lower Emissions: Future EU policy for fuel-efficient cars

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 10:00:00 CET

This one-day event, organised by Transport and Environment (T&E) and co-sponsored by the governments of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands and Renault and Toyota, focussed on policies to speed up progress towards more fuel efficient cars in Europe.

New figures show airlines failing to cut emissions

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 09:00:00 CET

European Parliament to vote on emissions trading for aviation sector, 4 July Emissions from aviation in Europe continue to rise, a new report shows. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from international flights departing from EU airports increased by 7.5% in 2004. The overall increase between 1990 and 2004 now stands at 86%, an average increase of 4.5% per year.

Clearing the Air: The Myth and Reality of Aviation and Climate Change (T&E 06/2)

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:27:49 CET

This report intends to satisfy the many demands for information and analysis on the issue of aviation and climate change coming from policymakers, the media and interested citizens. It brings together the findings of recent studies in light of the current political debate and discussions taking place about a range of policy options. A T&E / CAN-E joint publication.

New French labelling scheme prompts call for harmonised approach

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 10:00:00 CET

France last month became the latest European country to introduce a new scheme to indicate a car�s emissions of carbon dioxide.

T&E Submission to the Cars 21 High Level Group Final Report Consultation

Sat, 29 Apr 2006 18:04:27 CET

T&E's submission to the European Commission Public Consultation on the Cars 21 High Level Group Final Report.

Car industry failing on climate pledge

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 09:00:00 CET

19/04/06, Brussels - Carmakers are defaulting on their pledge to tackle climate change, new figures show. Last year, car industry efforts to improve fuel efficiency achieved a third of the rate needed to meet a commitment they made to the EU in 1998.

Less Oil, More Welfare

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 16:47:50 CET

This position paper forms T&E's submission to the European Commission public consultation on: 'Doing more with Less', the European Commission's Green Paper on Energy Efficiency, COM(2005)265final. T&E's answers to the specific questions asked in the consultation can be downloaded here.