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- Readers respond to George Monbiot’s warning that electric vehicles are not the solution to the UK’s pollution and transport problems
- 'E-highways' could slash UK road freight emissions, says study Mon, 27 Jul 20, 3:00pmSystem of overhead cables and adapted lorries could pay for itself within 15 years
- Transport slump during lockdown reduced Australia's carbon pollution by 7% in April, but experts warn of rebound Thu, 2 Jul 20, 10:00amExclusive: An audit shows the drop in carbon pollution was due to a decline in sales of fuel for light vehicles and domestic aviation
- Ministers doing little to achieve 2050 emissions target, say top scientists Sat, 25 Jan 20, 5:38amExperts call for sweeping policy changes and warn against Heathrow expansion
- Australia's climate response among the worst in the G20, report finds Mon, 11 Nov 19, 4:34pmBrown to Green report highlights Australia’s poor response on deforestation, transport, energy supply and carbon pricing
- ACT plans far-reaching electrification of vehicles and homes in drive to reduce emissions Mon, 16 Sep 19, 3:14pmTerritory government says it will phase out natural gas and pursue electrification of buses and private cars
- Electric cars could form battery hubs to store renewable energy Thu, 11 Jul 19, 9:01amBy 2050, National Grid predicts, 35m electric cars will supply energy when needed
- Climate crisis: aviation industry hears clamour for electric planes Sat, 15 Jun 19, 5:00pmShift from fossil fuels top of agenda for Paris air show, industry having lagged behind other sectors
- The climate change election: where do the parties stand on the environment? Sun, 12 May 19, 1:38pmAs the global and local environment reaches crisis point, Australians have a clear choice at Saturday’s election. Here are the parties’ key policies
- 'Woefully dirty': government accused over Australia's failure to cut vehicle emissions Sun, 31 Mar 19, 7:57amAustralia has not set efficiency standards, despite years of talking, in contrast to China, India, Japan, US and EU
- Storms, cyclones and floods will only worsen as the planet warms | Letters Thu, 21 Mar 19, 5:17amCraig Bennett, CEO of Friends of the Earth, says rich countries must act to make disasters such as the cyclone that hit Mozambique less likely. Meteorologist Bernadette Woods Placky describes how Climate Matters is helping...
- High streets will go on suffering until the digital economy pays more tax Sun, 8 Jul 18, 4:00pmShopkeepers are essentially correct: business rates are pre-internet and have become archaicHouse of Fraser, Mothercare, Marks & Spencer, Debenhams...
- UK environment policies in tatters, warn green groups Wed, 27 Jun 18, 6:59pm‘Disastrous decisions’ such as Heathrow expansion and rejection of Swansea tidal lagoon spark concern over government direction
- 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