The London Cycling Campaign has demanded that 'direct vision' lorries become the standard on city streets - to save the lives of cyclists, pedestrians and other road users.
… to their vehicle. LCC's Mike Cavenett said, "Government and the private sector should be …
Roads, mines, dams, power lines, pipelines and other infrastructure projects are fast eating into the world's 'core forests', writes Bill Laurance. These rare and precious places where wildlife and ecological processes can flourish undisturbed must come before the evanescent gains of 'development'. To save what's left, governments and funders must learn the word 'No!'
… gains of 'development'. To save what's left, governments and funders must learn the word …
Using carbon markets to 'offset' industrial pollution is a failed experiment of 19 years duration, writes Chris Lang. But the International Civil Aviation Organization, which holds its General Assembly later this month in Montreal, is determined to offset its emissions - up 76% in 12 years - rather than constrain or reduce them.
… Convention on Climate Change. In 1997, governments decided to exclude aviation and …
Africa is facing an unprecedented surge in road and railway building with 33 huge 'development corridors' planned that threaten 2,400 of the continent's protected wildlife areas, writes Bill Laurance. We must block the most destructive plans and limit avoidable impacts on natural areas - before it's too late.
… the African Development Bank, national governments, international donors and lenders, … food production, it may be very difficult for governments and decision makers to say no to …
Under its minority Green administration, Brighton & Hove is an exemplar of progressive politics that is realising huge social, economic and environmental gains, writes Rob Shepherd. Maybe that's why political opponents are so desperate to brand it a failure ...
… a deep recession and swingeing central government cuts, the city of Brighton & Hove …
The NHS is one of our greatest institutions and we must defend it to the hilt, writes Natalie Bennett. But to build the healthy society we all want and deserve, we need joined up policies across the policy spectrum, valuing human wellbeing above crude economic growth.
… These are - in one of the favourite terms of government these days - joined up policies. … as highly probable as they should be. Every government decision, every funding cut or … will come up' in technological terms. Government policy that put a healthy society …
Peru's Congress may soon approve a road through remote rainforest which is home to the country's last uncontacted tribes. The link to the Inter-Oceanic highway would open the area up to land grabs, wood cutting and gold mining, and expose vulnerable indigenous people to diseases to which they have no immunity.
… uncontacted Indians and urging the Peruvian government to veto the plan. Of the 3-4,000 …
It's time to halt the loss of the nation's front gardens to dreary paving, writes Jenny Jones. Green gardens protect against floods, provide homes for wildlife, keep cities cool in summer, and help us all feel happier. Now, with 7 million gardens already paved over, we must protect those that remain.
… polluting rivers. After the 2007 floods, the Government in 2008 rightly changed planning … Lords and hope to turn those discussions into Government action. I think there is a really …
The official investigation into the downing of MH17 is without precedent in the history of aviation, writes James O'Neill, as it gives one of the prime suspects, Ukraine, a veto power over publication of the report. Grieving families of the victims may never know know the truth, as geopolitics triumphs over justice.
… agreement was not announced by the Australian government, nor to the best of my knowledge … citizens or residents. It is clear that the Government's professed support for Security …
78 records didn't come to an end because the world ran out of shellac, writes Chris Goodall. And today's cars won't be made obsolete by a shortage of oil, or even climate change. The transition will be driven by falling prices, long range, clean air laws, and the superb style, performance and driving experience they offer.
… engines that for decades were encouraged by governments looking to reduce greenhouse gas … Needs for subsidy will disappear, complicated government rules will be avoided. We won't …
Our road space is dominated by, and planned for, motor vehicles, writes Colin Pooley - leaving while people on foot are crammed on to narrow pavements, obstructed by 'street furniture', made to wait long periods to cross busy roads, and exposed to traffic noise and emissions. It's time put pedestrians first!
… gets far more attention than the other. The government has just released its response to a …
Tackling global warming with better public transport, increased energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean cookstoves, better waste management could increase global GDP by $2.6 trillion. The alternative is growing risk from harshening climates ...
… By 2030, the report said, pro-climate government policies on clean transport and …
Buses don't go everywhere, and on some routes they might not even be an efficient option. But many taxis are heavy and polluting compared to ordinary cars - when will this change?
… cab after winning funding from the Government’s Technology Strategy Board. The … wind turbines face metal supply shortages The Government's much-vaunted ambition for a …
The claims for biofuels make it seem truly a wonder crop. Mark Anslow separates the wheat from the chaff
… It makes economic sense In 2006, the American government handed out between $5.1 and $6.8 … (11) Morris, 2005:14. (12) Koplow, D., 2006, ‘Government support for ethanol and biodiesel …
The world's big cities are choking with pollution and endless traffic jams, writes Colin Todhunter - except one. Copenhagen, faced with these problems half a century ago, decided to act. Now it is showing the world that cycling is not just the basis of a sustainable transport strategy, but is key to making our cities clean, green, human and livable. May the global revolution unfold ...
From Copenhagen to Delhi, 'smart cities' call for smart solutions - like cycling Colin Todhunter | 11th January 2016 News Cities Transport Pollution India Denmark Mexico ch-cycling-2-cut.jpg The …
A bold project encompassing clean air, a light rail system, open spaces, and green pathways for cyclists and pedestrians, is beginning to transform some of America's poorest and most polluted communities. As Brian Barth reports, the Atlanta Beltway is taking shape.
… billion dollar plan is a collaboration among government agencies, not-for-profit groups and …
Public transport often doesn't work for travellers because it's fragmented, deregulated and operated for short-term profit, writes Rupert Read. A Green transport policy would force operators to coordinate their schedules, integrate multiple transport modes, and entice travellers out of their cars building a real public transport 'system'.
… scales. And sadly our national and devolved governments are slow to act to make public …
In his final State of the Union address, George Bush announced his support for the adoption of biofuels on a massive scale. But is the plan such a good idea? By Pat Thomas
… farming’ and rubbing shoulders with non-governmental organisations who have been so … tax breaks and subsidies, import bans and the government mandates to implement them. Without …
Improved technology and falling costs are moving electric car sales into the fast lane as manufacturers seek achieve significant economies of scale, writes Kieran Cooke. And now China is leading the EV charge with its plans for 5 million plug-in vehicles by 2020.
… Leaf that heads electric car sales. The government in China, faced with tackling …
Review of 'The Price is Wrong: why capitalism won’t save the planet' by Brett Christophers.
… economic facts” either. On the contrary, government economic support has always … Themes that Christophers touches on, such as governments’ failure to phase out fossil fuel …
Labour's new candidate for London Mayor has taken a firm stand against Heathrow expansion, write Victor Anderson & Rupert Read. But he's all for it at Gatwick - never mind the climate change. For those who oppose new runways on principle, there's only one choice: The Greens' Sian Berry.
… cross-party co-operation against the Tory Government, it would be good if Green voters …