The Dutch airline KLM has misled customers with vague environmental claims and painted “an overly rosy picture” of its sustainable aviation fuel, a court has found. Ajit Niranjan discusses the court decision in an article on the Guardian website. Dutch airline KLM misled customers with vague green claims, court rules The Dutch airline KLM … Continue reading The Dutch airline KLM accused of greenwashing
Category: transport
New report shows transport is the “problem child” of Europe’s climate efforts
Transport emissions in Europe have grown 26% since 1990 and greenhouse gases from sector could make up 44% of continent’s total output by 2030, says the campaign group Transport & Environment. Ajit Niranjan discusses the report’s findings in an article on the Guardian website. Campaigners warn over failure to curb Europe’s ‘runaway’ transport emissions … Continue reading New report shows transport is the “problem child” of Europe’s climate efforts
Energy in Demand News, March 10, 2024
The World Trade Organization's Thirteenth Ministerial Conference (MC13) recently took place in Abu Dhabi (February 26-March 2). In its energy update, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) wrote that “fossil fuel subsidy reform conversations have made marked progress at the WTO. Last week, the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform initiative—comprised of 48 members—delivered a new … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 10, 2024
Why is it so difficult—and expensive—to take the train across European countries and how can train travel truly take off and compete with low-cost airlines?
There is growing concern whether Europe’s trains will be able to compete with low-cost airlines? Ondrej Gomola discusses many of the issues that are impeding more widespread travel by trains in Europe in an article on The Perspective website. For those with access to the Financial Times (behind a paywall), there is a “big read” … Continue reading Why is it so difficult—and expensive—to take the train across European countries and how can train travel truly take off and compete with low-cost airlines?
Disproportionate focus of manufacturers on large SUVs and premium models means we have too few mass-market cars
New analysis by Transport & Environment shows how the car market is being distorted by large SUVs. The analysis is discussed in an article on the T&E website. Carmakers are failing to deliver affordable electric cars, holding back EV adoption – analysis Only 17% of electric cars sold are in the more affordable ‘B’ … Continue reading Disproportionate focus of manufacturers on large SUVs and premium models means we have too few mass-market cars
The health benefits of cycling
A study has shown that cycling is a good way to prevent chronic diseases and lower premature mortality, with substantial savings for public health insurance budgets and communities. Sandrine Cabut discusses the study in an article on the Le Monde website. Cycling, a cheap and effective medicine Ten thousand steps and counting: Could bicycle … Continue reading The health benefits of cycling
E-bikes could transform the way people experience rural areas and reduce the negative environmental effects of tourism
In an article on The Conversation website, Ian Philips, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds discusses the many benefits of switching to e-bikes in tourist regions. What are your views? E-bikes are freewheeling through rain and over hills, with huge promise for sustainable transport in rural tourist areas I first … Continue reading E-bikes could transform the way people experience rural areas and reduce the negative environmental effects of tourism
Energy in Demand News, February 11, 2024
In all the important climate and energy news this week, two developments stand out. In a case that has lasted 12 years, this week the climate scientist Michael Mann won his defamation lawsuit against two conservative writers who compared his depictions of global heating to the work of a convicted child molester. “I hope this … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 11, 2024
Blog by Jane Marsh: What Infrastructure Does the U.S. Need for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles?
Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are necessary for decarbonizing transportation, primarily as lithium-ion-based batteries in conventional EVs receive pushback. The potential for a zero-waste, carbon-neutral fuel cell is possible with more research and development in hydrogen. However, those efforts are moot if the U.S. does not install adequate infrastructure to support them. The State … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh: What Infrastructure Does the U.S. Need for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles?
Energy in Demand News, February 4, 2024
This week the European Commission will propose the new level of ambition for GHG emissions reductions it considers necessary for 2040. The Financial Times (behind a paywall) notes that the EU’s climate chief, Wopke Hoekstra, “has warned the bloc must not be lured into a “false narrative” that action against global warming is undermining the … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 4, 2024
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