We have had enforcement issues with the tests of diesel vehicles. Now Sandra Laville writes in The Guardian about accusations of possible cheating in shipping. UN shipping agency accused of secrecy over maritime pollution The UN agency responsible for cutting shipping emissions to combat climate change has been accused of operating like a secretive … Continue reading Investigative journalism shows that the International Maritime Organization is allowing “emissions cheating” to dodge emissions enforcement
Category: transport
A campaign has been launched to cut US transportation energy use by 50% by 2050
It is interesting to see the mixed signals in the US. Well, maybe this is true in most countries, but with the foot dragging on climate and energy issues by the federal administration, it is encouraging to see a diverse coalition including manufacturers, consumer groups, utilities, environmental groups, and public officials taking action to cut … Continue reading A campaign has been launched to cut US transportation energy use by 50% by 2050
Dunkerque – the largest city in Europe to offer free public transport
We have many urban issues to deal with in the low-carbon energy transition. Air pollution that deals with transport and our built environment is but one of them. It is encouraging to see that one city in France has taken the bold step to offer entirely free public transport to residents and visitors alike. Kim … Continue reading Dunkerque – the largest city in Europe to offer free public transport
Agreement reached in Germany to address the uncertainty over the future of older diesel vehicles
We have read so much about the impact of diesel vehicles in the past year. There have been scandals over emissions and there have been concerns about the emissions from older vehicles. In a news item on the Deutsche Welle website, Germany's coalition government has announced details of a wide-ranging diesel deal. The agreement hopes … Continue reading Agreement reached in Germany to address the uncertainty over the future of older diesel vehicles
Concerns about shipping in the Arctic
Edward Struzik, Fellow, Queen's Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy, School of Policy Studies at Queen's University in Canada writes on The Conversation website about some of the major concerns about the increased interest in Arctic shipping now that climate change has made the region more vulnerable. As ice recedes, the Arctic isn’t prepared … Continue reading Concerns about shipping in the Arctic
Air pollution: study shows that type of vehicles on road matters more than total traffic volume
The Phys.org provides a news item on a recent study from the University of Toronto reveals that the type of vehicles rolling past residential areas can matter more than total traffic volume in determining the amount of air pollution they breathe. Large trucks are biggest culprits of near-road air pollution For the 30 per cent … Continue reading Air pollution: study shows that type of vehicles on road matters more than total traffic volume
Flying is not always the fastest and cheapest travel options
We often have a dilemma when travelling in Europe where there are good airline and train options. Flights often seem to be the fastest and cheapest travel options. That's not so, as shown by an article by Tom Wills on the Deutsche Welle website. Factoring in transit time and environmental damage, Wills show how to … Continue reading Flying is not always the fastest and cheapest travel options
Expert reaction to Trump administration plans to roll back on fuel efficiency standards for vehicles
While announced a week ago, there is still great concern about the pull back on fuel efficiency standards. Alyssa Danigelis provides a good article on the Environmental Leader website about the reaction from auto industry experts. Auto Industry Responds To Fuel Efficiency Standards Rollbacks In the wake of the Trump administration’s announcement last week … Continue reading Expert reaction to Trump administration plans to roll back on fuel efficiency standards for vehicles
Dieselgate goes global and Africa pays the price
Sophie Mbugua writes a good article on the Deutsche Welle website about how industrialised countries are sending their used and unwanted diesel vehicles to Africa with serious air quality implications. For starters, there is a need for African countries to improve their environmental regulations and ensure good enforcement. Is Africa becoming the world's dumping … Continue reading Dieselgate goes global and Africa pays the price
Blog from Sophie Shnapp: New London toxic cruise port creates pollution hotspot
This year, 36 enormous cruise ship hotels will be moored on the Thames in London between Greenwich and Tower Bridge, some for several days at a time, each burning thick diesel and belching out poisonous fumes. The toxic fumes from these cruise liners exacerbate London’s existing deadly pollution levels. Air pollution alone leads to 9,500 … Continue reading Blog from Sophie Shnapp: New London toxic cruise port creates pollution hotspot
