The UK Government focus on electric cars is opposed by researchers of climate science, transport policy, engineering and urban planning.
… Electric cars are no panacea Simon Pirani | 23rd … Mini The UK Government focus on electric cars is opposed by researchers of climate … planning. The UK Government has put electric cars at the centre of its disastrous climate …
The Car Free Megacities campaign sets out to transform London, Paris and New York.
… Driving cars out of our cities Andrew Simms | 11th May … source especially in cities where people and cars are forced to mix in close proximity. … Drivers rush down roads not designed for cars just to shave minutes of journeys, …
Once you get over the fact that not even tinted windows, a subwoofer, and Snoop Dogg riding shotgun would make the Maranello IV electric car ‘cool’, you can begin to think about driving and car ownership in a whole new way.
… Mark Anslow | 17th May 2007 News Electric Car Cars Elettrica Maranello Future Vehicles James Tucker Transport Green Transport Cars Carbon Dioxide Global Warming Climate … out in life by hiring super-powerful sports cars to the not-so-rich-and-famous. ‘We were …
The car industry is still promoting and advertising gas guzzling vehicles just as fervently as it did 18 months ago, exposing manufacturer's claims that they are producing greener cars which consumers 'just don't buy'.
… continue to push 4x4s 30th March 2007 News Cars Fuel Emissions Carbon Dioxide Global Warming Cars Fuel Politics And Economics Pollution The … claims that they are producing greener cars which consumers 'just don't buy'. A new …
The European Commission is expected to soften its original proposal to limit carbon dioxide emissions for cars produced in Europe, just two weeks after the European Union embraced a "low-carbon economy," saying it would lead the way in the fight against climate change by shifting away from imported oil and natural gas.
… February 2007 News Car Emissions EU SUV EU CarsCars Climate Change Pollution News web pic … to limit carbon dioxide emissions for cars produced in Europe, just two weeks after …
The Department for Transport (DfT) announced that from Thursday grants of up to £2,500 would be available for electric cars priced under £35,000, down from a maximum of £3,000 for cars under £50,000.
… up to £2,500 would be available for electric cars priced under £35,000, down from a maximum of £3,000 for cars under £50,000. Boris Johnson's … motorists with the costs of buying electric cars. The Department for Transport (DfT) …
New study shows three quarters of ‘off road’ SUVs sold in the UK are to people living in our towns and cities.
… in control of the things that we buy, such as cars, than we think. In a new study, Mindgames … new, different market has been created for cars that were originally designed for … also the most polluting. One in five of new cars bought there is from the list of the most …
This labelling scheme, introduced in October 2001 and found on all new cars, indicates how much carbon dioxide a car emits. It also gives estimated fuel costs for 12,000 miles and the vehicle excise duty for 12 months, so car buyers can see how much these will cost before they buy.
… in October 2001 and found on all new cars, indicates how much carbon dioxide a car … The Ecologist says We don’t recommend buying cars. If you are considering doing so, look at … And if you are buying new, electric or hybrid cars are improving by the year. This article …
On Monday, Zac Goldsmith and Prince Charles test drove a series of environmentally friendly vehicles at an event arranged by Revolve, a charity which promotes sustainable transport.
… Zac, the Prince, and the eco-cars Rosalie Portman | 6th June 2007 Other Cars Prince Prince Charles Zac Zac Goldsmith Green Cars Biofuels Ethanol Fuel Cells Hydrogen …
… September 2007 Other World Carfree Day Car Cars Campaigns Cars Pollution Society carfree_MAIN.jpg Are … our cities might function and feel without cars. They want people to get out and stay out …
Nudge, nudge – new research shows adverts push us to make polluting transport choices.
Car adverts work - so ban them Andrew Simms | 22nd December 2021 | Comment Advertising Transport Climate Breakdown Editor’s Picks 2.57020920.jpg Nudge, nudge – new research shows adverts push us to …
Why this advert is dangerous to people and nature – and shows advertising needs new controls.
… whether thinking about life in general, or cars and roads in particular, the idea that … and activities - including those from cars, airlines and fossil fuels. Not long …
We need millions of new climate jobs every year if we have any hope of cutting the emissions necessary to avert breakdown.
… To do that, we will have to change all cars, vans, trucks, buses and trains so they … has banned the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2025. Biden has ‘pledged’ that half of cars in America will be electric by 2050. Many …
A North London council is proposing to double residential parking charges on high-emission 4x4 vehicles.
… will pay more to park up 6th June 2007 News Cars Islington North London Richmond 4x4 4x4s … Guzzlers Fuel Consumption Emissions Transport Cars Pollution News web pic 2_170.jpg A North … charges according to the engine size of their cars. Currently, the council charges £95 a …
Unnoticed by most of the media, New Labour has embarked on a roadbuilding scheme just as large as the one the Tories bragged was ‘the biggest since the Romans’. All over the UK, however, ordinary people have noticed, and everyone – from doctors and teachers, to old-style road protestors – are once again saying: enough is enough. Paul Kingsnorth reports
… Protestors Activism Campaigns UK Cars Politics And Economics Science And … anyway, as the road fills up with new cars over the next few years. But this is no … public’s unending love affair with its cars. Essentially, the government gave up. It …
Tony Blair today insisted that congestion would increase by 40% in under 20 years unless car use is deterred.
… Road Pricing Congestion Labour Road Pricing CarsCars Energy Politics And Economics News web … motorists would be charged for using their cars. This allows the government to defuse the …
New study calls to end hundreds of high-carbon deals in sports sponsorship.
Fossil fuel polluters are the new tobacco Andrew Simms Emilie Tricarico | 22nd March 2021 | News Climate Breakdown Politics And Economics Melissa Wilson New study calls to end hundreds of high-carbon …
Building sustainability into the UK exit strategy from the pandemic is a win-win-win for the climate, public health and the economy.
… 2021 | Comment Green Recovery Electric Cars Heat Pumps Covid-19 Editor’s Picks … powering household appliances to electric cars, to transporting renewable energy. The … such as heating and transport. Electric cars have been on the scene for a while now, …
Cornish hunt master found guilty after cat mauled to death by hounds.
Cat mauled by fox-hunting hounds Ruby Harbour | 16th December 2021 | News Fox Hunting Cat Cornwall fox_hound.jpg Cornish hunt master found guilty after cat mauled to death by hounds. The hunt master …
The claims for biofuels make it seem truly a wonder crop. Mark Anslow separates the wheat from the chaff
… the greater fuel economies of many diesel cars. In addition, new ‘flex-fuel’ cars – models that can run on both ethanol and … However, analyses of exhaust emissions from cars burning ethanol show an increase in …
Growing crops to solve the planet’s energy needs doesn’t work. Recycling the energy in our waste just might have a significant part to play. By Jeremy Smith & Jon Hughes
… vehicles for years. Today, almost 40,000 cars in the country are powered by some form … By the end of 2006 sales of alternative fuel cars were expected to account for about 20 per cent of all new cars sold. However, the biofuels approach …
Wednesday’s Budget is expected to increase taxes on the most polluting cars, but only by £200, some £1,400 short of recommendations made by Friends of the Earth.
… Gordon Brown Chancellor Economics 4x4 SUVs Cars Pollution Friends Of The Earth UK … to increase taxes on the most polluting cars, but only by £200, some £1,400 short of …
The COP26 conference came to Glasgow and went again - and there is already evidence from the Scottish city that it will have little or no legacy.
… adverts for highly polluting leisure flights, cars and the carnival of ecologically wrecking … promoter of large, heavily polluting SUV type cars, Jaguar Land Rover. Land Rover vehicles … advertising for high carbon products such as cars, SUVs, airlines and fossil fuel companies …
Environmentalists held their breath in expectation of Gordon Brown's 'green' budget. Was it worth the wait? Miriam Kennet, a director of the Green Economics Institute, looks at where the Chancellor went awry...
… and has actually lowered other taxes on some cars. He has encouraged richer owners of expensive symbolic cars such as the Prius – useful but elite - … ownership and fashion in much smaller cars which would have really helped and made a …