Eco Friendly & Sustainable Living
travel and transport, Tag
- The Guardian view on Heathrow expansion: better never than so late | Editorial Wed, 6 Jun 18, 3:07amA third runway at Heathrow airport is ultimately indefensible on environmental groundsThe decision to go ahead with the third runway at Heathrow was taken two years ago; Chris Grayling’s confirmation yesterday marked the...
- The latest weak attacks on EVs and solar panels | Dana Nuccitelli Mon, 4 Jun 18, 8:00pmThe powerful few who benefit from the fossil fuel status quo are exerting their influence
- Future sailors: what will ships look like in 30 years? Thu, 3 May 18, 11:00pmWith a target to halve its huge carbon footprint, the race is on to find new technologies to green the world’s shipping fleet
- What steps can the UK take to reach net zero emissions by 2050? Sat, 21 Apr 18, 2:24amThe government has pledged to review its long-term climate targets. Renewable energy, housing and and transport are just some areas where new policies could cut emissions fast
- Hydrogen-powered transport key to climate targets, says Shell Tue, 27 Mar 18, 4:39amOil firm says gas could account for 10% of global energy consumption by end of century
- Rising threat of transport emissions | Letters Fri, 9 Mar 18, 5:30amHarold Forbes says the principle of polluter pays is rarely implemented; Jeremy Tomkinson calls for clear policy on lowering petrol emissions; Chris Tidmarsh laments the sparsity of electric-car charging points in Southwark...
- Balearics launch pioneering plan to phase out emissions Thu, 15 Feb 18, 10:30pmGreen manifesto for 2050 includes measures for transport and clean energy but could put islands on a path to confrontation with Madrid
- Off-peak charging vital for electric car power supply, experts say Tue, 23 Jan 18, 5:01pmUK energy system can cope with rise of battery-powered vehicles if 4-6pm slot avoided, says report
- Switching to electric cars is key to fixing America's 'critically insufficient' climate policies | Dana Nuccitelli Mon, 22 Jan 18, 10:00pmNearly 60% of US carbon pollution comes from power and transportation, and power is already decarbonizing fast
- UK must be ready for rise of electric vehicles, says ABB chief Wed, 10 Jan 18, 5:45amCharging point manufacturer’s CEO warns that UK power grid needs to handle expected 9m electric vehicles by 2030
- Switch to electric transport will not lead to surge in power demand | Letters Thu, 7 Dec 17, 5:53amAndrew Warren of the British Energy Efficiency Federation says that Rolls-Royce’s calls for public subsidies are unwarrantedYou report that the defence firm Rolls-Royce has been lobbying for government funds to assist it...
- The eco guide to Electric Vehicle hype Sun, 20 Aug 17, 3:00pmDon’t get spooked by the pro-fossil fuel lobby: when we abandon petrol and diesel, our whole world is going to change
- The rise of electric cars could leave us with a big battery waste problem Thu, 10 Aug 17, 6:15pmCarmakers, recyclers and tech start ups are working to solve the question of how to deal with lithium-ion batteries when they wear out
- With political will, we could easily solve our transport problems | Letters Sat, 5 Aug 17, 3:22amReaders share their thoughts on electricity generation, cars, cycling, trains and garden citiesGeorge Monbiot makes some useful points in his article bemoaning the influence of the lobbying power of the motor industry (We...
- Electric cars are pollution shifters: we will need huge investment in generation capacity | Letters Mon, 31 Jul 17, 4:44amHousehold vehicle charging will be the equivalent of running an electric shower for hours on end, argues Colin ReadThere seems to be little understanding of the simple fact that electric vehicles (EV) are, in the main, pollution...