Digital technologies offer opportunities to mitigate the impacts of Europe’s mobility sector — from air pollution, noise, accidents and time wasted in congestions, to land-take, habitat fragmentation and growing GHG emissions. However, according to a new analysis by the European Environment Agency (EEA), these gains depend on how digital solutions are deployed and how they … Continue reading New analysis by EEA on how digital solutions are deployed and how they affect overall transport demand
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Investment funds branded as green or socially responsible are being used to invest in fossil fuel companies
BlackRock and L&G among asset managers using funds with ESG label to invest in coal, oil and gas. Phillip Inman discusses latest developments in an article on The Guardian website. Should we be surprised? Green investment funds pushing money into fossil fuel firms, research finds Investment funds branded as green or socially responsible are … Continue reading Investment funds branded as green or socially responsible are being used to invest in fossil fuel companies
Satellite technology holds the potential to fast-forward the net-zero transition
In an article on the Energy Monitor website, Oliver Gordon talks to Inmarsat’s Jat Brainch about the company’s recent research suggesting that wider adoption of satellite technology could reduce global GHG emissions by 18% and bring the net-zero transition forward by ten years. What are your views? Satellites can help the world reach net … Continue reading Satellite technology holds the potential to fast-forward the net-zero transition
Sweden plans road that would allow electric cars to charge themselves as they are driven along its surface
The e-motorway, which is due to be completed in about two years, is part of wider efforts by Sweden to decarbonise the transport sector. James Rothwell discusses latest developments in an article on The Telegraph website. Sweden plans to build world’s first electrified motorway Sweden has announced plans to build the world’s first electrified … Continue reading Sweden plans road that would allow electric cars to charge themselves as they are driven along its surface
New survey shows that the more a climate change measure would change lifestyle, the less it is supported
A recent YouGov survey in seven European countries tested backing for government and individual action on crisis. Jon Henley discusses the results in an article on the Guardian website. Many Europeans want climate action – but less so if it changes their lifestyle, shows poll Many Europeans are alarmed by the climate crisis and … Continue reading New survey shows that the more a climate change measure would change lifestyle, the less it is supported
European Green Deal: new law agreed to cut aviation emissions by promoting sustainable aviation fuels
A political agreement on the ReFuelEU Aviation proposal was reached April 25th between the European Parliament and the Council. Once in place, the new rules will help decarbonise the aviation sector by requiring fuel suppliers to blend sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) with kerosene in increasing amounts from 2025. This measure on its own is projected … Continue reading European Green Deal: new law agreed to cut aviation emissions by promoting sustainable aviation fuels
Close examination of the arguments made by climate change deniers reveals the same mistake made over and over again
As humanity faces the challenge of global warming, we need to use all our cognitive resources. Recognising the thinking error at the root of climate change denial could disarm objections to climate research and make science the basis of our efforts to preserve a hospitable environment for our future. Jeremy P. Shapiro, Adjunct Assistant Professor … Continue reading Close examination of the arguments made by climate change deniers reveals the same mistake made over and over again
The Council of Europe will discuss the right to a healthy environment at a “historic” upcoming leaders summit in Iceland
Isabella Kaminski discusses latest developments leading to the Council of Europe Summit May 16th and 17th in an article on the Climate Change News website. The Council of Europe is an international organisation founded in the wake of World War II to uphold human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe. Pressure … Continue reading The Council of Europe will discuss the right to a healthy environment at a “historic” upcoming leaders summit in Iceland
New EEA interactive atlas on how environmental risks affect the health and well-being of Europeans
How is the air quality where you live, what about noise levels or the number of green spaces and quality of the nearest bathing water sites? Now you can check the quality of the environment on one online platform, the EEA’s European environment and health atlas. Launched this week, the atlas presents data and information … Continue reading New EEA interactive atlas on how environmental risks affect the health and well-being of Europeans
Air pollution is the largest environmental health risk in Europe
Fiona Harvey writes on The Guardian website about a recent report from the European Environmental Agency on Europe’s air quality status. Dirty air causes premature death of at least 1,200 children across Europe every year. Europe ‘failing its children’ on air pollution, EEA says Europe is failing its children when it comes to air pollution, … Continue reading Air pollution is the largest environmental health risk in Europe
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