Press Releases

News: Emissions trading is an easy option for airline chiefs

In today's Financial Times, T&E Director Jos Dings argues that airlines are wrong to say emissions trading is the o­nly way to combat the impact of aviation o­n the environment.  He also accuses the industry of underestimating the climate impact of global aviation. 

January 12, 2005 | Aviation | Press Releases | Climate Change & Energy

News: Airlines Wrong to Blame Oil Price Rise

In today's Financial Times, T&E calls o­n the global aviation industry to stop its 'continued stream of apocalyptic warnings' about the impact of oil price rises o­n airlines and to rethink its attitude to environmental policies.  Click 'read more' to read the letter.   

December 17, 2004 | Aviation | Press Releases | Climate Change & Energy

News: Green9 Letter to President Barroso

The Green9 group of environmental groups today wrote to incoming Commission President Barroso urging his Commission to adopt 'progressive environmental, social and external policies'.  Download the letter in full.

October 22, 2004 | General Environment | Press Releases

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: Ministers Reject Lorry Charging - Time to 'Rethink' True Prices for Transport

Yesterday’s Transport Council meeting in Luxembourg ended without agreement o­n a revised ‘Eurovignette’ Directive – the planned framework for charging Heavy Goods Vehicles for use of European roads. Click here for the full press release.

October 8, 2004 | Pricing & Taxation | Press Releases

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: European Mobility Week: 680 Cities Take Part

From 16 to 22 September, cities and towns in more than 20 countries are organising European Mobility Week (EMW). More than 80 million citizens are able to take part in a range of activities dedicated to the promotion of sustainable mobility. This year's theme is 'Safe streets for Children', chosen to support the EU target to cut the death toll o­n European roads by 50% by 2010.  European Mobility Week culminates with 'In town without my car!' day (Car Free Day) which falls o­n Wednesday 22 September.

September 16, 2004 | Public & Urban | Press Releases

News: ICAO Assembly: States to Lose Right to Choose Own Environment Policy?

The UN’s International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) will open its triennial Assembly in two weeks (28/09/04 – 08/10/04). A resolution is o­n the table with disastrous wording for the future of environmental policy in aviation at international and regional level.  Read this T&E overview detailing the threat and download the letter sent o­n behalf of six major environment groups to key ministers and representatives urging them to take joint action against the proposed resolution.

September 10, 2004 | Aviation | Press Releases

News: MEPs vote for a fairer road pricing system

The European Parliament took an important step yesterday towards fair and efficient pricing in transport at its plenary meeting in Strasbourg.

April 21, 2004 | Pricing & Taxation | Press Releases

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