Transport
Greens slam aviation lobby claims UK climate goals in reach
NEWS: Industry’s reliance on biofuels and technological gains to cut emissions under lens as government eyes airport expansion at Heathrow
Marshall Islands fires broadside at UN shipping chief over climate stance
NEWS: Soaring maritime emissions threaten world prosperity and survival, argues minister Tony de Brum in rebuttal to IMO
Airlines commit to climate action ahead of Paris
NEWS: Airbus, Boeing and Rolls-Royce among signatories to open letter pledging a carbon market to curb aviation emissions
UN shipping chief warns against emissions cap
NEWS: A Paris climate deal must not curb maritime carbon as this might damage the world economy, argues head of International Maritime Organization
VW scam shows business climate spin deserves closer scrutiny
NEWS: New carbon cutting targets from multinationals are welcome, but VW scandal demonstrates need for scepticism
Shipping regulators wary of UN climate intervention
NEWS: UK and US envoys admit to industry the International Maritime Organization could be overruled on emissions goals
Why a Paris climate deal must cover aviation and shipping
COMMENT: If the aviation sector can fly Paris to Tokyo in three hours, it can – and must – go green, says Transport & Environment
Tidal energy fence: Is this the future for marine power?
NEWS: Innovative turbines designed in the UK aim to harness tidal energy to produce cheaper electricity − without endangering marine life
Arctic ice melt to redraw global shipping routes
NEWS: Receding ice caps will soon make way for year-round passage through the Arctic, shifting the patterns of world trade
How El Nino is delaying your flight and upping emissions
NEWS: Flying west? A warmer Pacific is speeding up air currents, burning $3bn a year in extra fuel and CO2, study finds
Aviation vs climate as UK airport review released
NEWS: Contentious verdict on London airport expansion shackles UK to overshoot future CO2 targets
Formula E the “right way to go” says head of world motorsport
NEWS: Former Ferrari chief Jean Todt tells RTCC he’s behind new electric series, as fans turn out in thousands for London finale
Planes choking people and planet, says US environment agency
NEWS: US green regulator takes measures to tackle billowing emissions from aviation industry on public health grounds
Airlines face call to help world’s poorest in climate fight
NEWS: Imminent report from French government to suggest emissions from aviation growth should face financial penalties
Indian Railways joins national carbon cutting programme
COMMENT: World’s largest rail network consumes more electricity than Sri Lanka, but is taking new steps to cut power use
Green skies for aviation industry behind schedule
NEWS: Deadline to set up offset mechanism at UN’s aviation body meet in 2016 will be missed, delaying action on climate
Why the Marshall Islands are rocking the boat at UN shipping talks
INTERVIEW: Foreign minister Tony de Brum has maritime emissions in his sights in the latest bid to safeguard his country’s future
UN shipping body shelves emissions target
NEWS: A Marshall Islands plea for climate action fell on deaf ears at IMO, leaving CO2 to rise unchecked
Cargo owners demand transparency on shipping emissions
NEWS: Big businesses like AstraZeneca, H&M and Volvo are choosing green shippers, but UN maritime body makes slow progress on global regulations
Tesla unveils home battery to rev up low carbon transition
NEWS: Household storage technology will lead a “fundamental transformation” of the energy system, says chief Elon Musk