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
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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
New testing makes vehicles perform worse than they really do
We have read about how many car manufacturers have found ways to cheat fuel economy and emissions tests. Ben Webster writes in The Times that, now that these manufacturers have had to change their ways, they have instead changed the tests to show the opposite. And he explains why. Cars ‘rigged to perform badly’ … Continue reading New testing makes vehicles perform worse than they really do
Super-polluting trucks granted loophole to be manufactured in US
Much has been said about the now departed head of the US Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt. Leaders like to leave a legacy but this is one that is going to do severe harm to the environment. Eric Lipton explains in an article in the New York Times. ‘Super Polluting’ Trucks Receive Loophole on … Continue reading Super-polluting trucks granted loophole to be manufactured in US
Self-driving cars are likely to increase – rather than decrease – car travel
As cities are increasingly taking action to reduce traffic congestion through increased public transport, cycling and other related measures, there is growing concern that the new trend towards autonomous vehicles could actually have a negative impact through their increased use. Mark Kleinman, Professor of Public Policy and Charlene Rohr, Senior Research Fellow at King's College … Continue reading Self-driving cars are likely to increase – rather than decrease – car travel
Sailing ships can offer an environmentally sustainable alternative to the heavily polluting shipping industry
Sometimes it is necessary to look at traditional methods of transport to see the possibilities for the future. Christiaan De Beukelaer, Lecturer in Cultural Policy at the University of Melbourne writes on The Conversation website about how traditional sailing can provide a practical response to climate change. How traditional methods could deliver zero-emission shipping … Continue reading Sailing ships can offer an environmentally sustainable alternative to the heavily polluting shipping industry
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 