Climate Change & Energy

News: Environment Ministers Show Support for Cleaner Vehicles

During a discussion o­n Sustainable Road Transport at last week's Environment Council meeting in Luxembourg, Ministers appeared to offer broad support for cleaner vehicles. The Dutch Presidency was effectively 'testing the water' o­n the subject - the real debate will come when the Commission issues concrete proposals. T&E, along with the European Environment Bureau (EEB), issued a position paper before the meeting advocating stricter targets for the sector. The two organisations welcomed the broad support for such moves offered by several Ministers.

October 18, 2004 | Cars | Press Releases | Climate Change & Energy

News: Tony Blair Challenged to 'Match Words With Deeds' on Aviation

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has apparently recognised the impact of aviation o­n climate change (BBC News 15-09-04).  In today's Financial Times, Jos Dings challenges him to 'match words with deeds' regarding a proposed disastrous Resolution o­n the table for the forthcoming International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal (starting 28 September).  For more information o­n the environmental threat posed by the Resolution, click here.

September 21, 2004 | Aviation | Press Releases | Climate Change & Energy

News: EU Parliament Fights for Europe's Right to Choose Own Aviation Policy

The EU Parliament today adopted a Resolution strongly rejecting U.S.-led moves to prevent ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) member states from controlling greenhouse gas emissions from aviation. The Resolution was passed with a large majority.

September 16, 2004 | Aviation | Press Releases | Climate Change & Energy

News: Weak Response From FIA to Formula One Fuel Limit Suggestion

In an open letter published on the commentary page of T&E Bulletin (June 2004), editor Chris Bowers suggested that F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone consider introducing a 'serious' fuel limit in future seasons. This could make for 'great drama' and benefit the environment said Bowers. Read the open letter and find out how FIA's Max Mosley responded. Looking forward to greener Formula One? Don't hold your breath.

August 25, 2004 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy

Publications: 12/2003 Aviation and its impacts on the Global Atmosphere

A position paper of the International Coalition for Sustainable Aviation updated to coincide with the December 2003 COP 9 event in Milan (Italy).

December 17, 2003 | Aviation | Climate Change & Energy

Publications: 04/2000 European Climate Change Programme & the transport sector

T&E prepared this paper as an input to the Commission "Communication o­n EU policies and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions: towards a European Climate Change Programme". April 2000.

September 26, 2003 | Climate Change & Energy | General Transport

Publications: 05/2001 Road transport - lower speed limits on urban roads

Tempo 30 - Lower urban speed limits: better for citizens, better for environment, better for all. Also in htm format.

September 25, 2003 | Air Pollution | Cars | Noise | Climate Change & Energy

Publications: 10/2002 Road pricing: car taxation

T&E Position paper o­n taxation of passenger cars. There is also a PDF (35 Kb) version.

September 25, 2003 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy | Pricing & Taxation

Publications: 09/2002 Road transport - How sustainable is the car?

A T&E position paper.

September 25, 2003 | Cars | Climate Change & Energy

Publications: 06/2002 Aviation - aviation and climate change

Developing market-based options tht reduce climate change from aviation emissions in developing countries.

September 25, 2003 | Aviation | Climate Change & Energy

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