Transport
IEA: Fossil fuel transport here to stay but vehicle efficiency can be doubled
Influential energy watchdog says there is no reason why significant cuts to emissions cannot be generated, even in the face of increased vehicle numbers.
US Senate looks to pile pressure on EU aviation plans before election break
Bill to stop US airlines taking part in EU emissions trading to be rushed through before Senate goes to recess on Friday.
UK minister accused of stabbing EU ETS in the back over aviation comments
UK minister says threats to airline industry from EU-ETS are serious, but Connie Hedegaard denies any chance of policy u-turn
Geoengineering scheme could “balance global warming” in a world with double pre-industrial CO2
“Marine cloud-brightening” method to trigger cloud formation by spraying sea water into the atmosphere could reflect enough solar radiation away from earth to negate effects of climate change.
Climate Live: Adventurer set to fly from Sydney to London on plastic and new biodiversity partnerships in Asia
Today’s top headlines including an adventurer set to fly from Sydney to London on plastic, new survey finds majority of Canadians believe in climate change and new biodiversity partnerships in Asia
Could a new Greenhouse gas measurement system bring clarity to UN climate talks?
New system developed by Astrium and trialled at London Olympics provides measurements on nations’ CO2 outputs
NASA to develop “green rocket fuel” as it looks to cut environmental footprint
Aerospace firm appointed to undertake $45m testing phase of environmentally friendly fuels for rockets and satellites.
Analysis: Despite soaring emissions is China the world’s new green superpower?
China’s economic expansion remains remarkably resilient in the face of the global economic crisis – and much of it is down to a renewable energy sector that is working for the rest of the world
How to cut carbon emissions at Europe’s busiest airport
Heathrow is expected to handle more than 70 million passengers this year. That’s a lot of carbon. Heathrow’s head of climate change discusses what they are doing to shrink their footprint.
London 2012: A medal for innovation in the road race?
The London 2012 fleet is bringing new carbon-cutting technology to the roads, from efficient diesel, hybrid and electric cars but can these technologies leave their own Olympic legacy.
Aviation deal should focus on cutting carbon, not taxing airlines, says industry
After latest meeting of countries opposed to the EU’s aviation carbon trading regulations, the industry says emissions should be the focus; legal loophole could leave decision to Burkina Faso, Morocco, and Swaziland.
How trees and technology could halve EU emissions from power stations by 2050
Combining carbon capture and storage with biomass burning power plants can get the most out of an expensive technology and make a significant dent in global emissions, according to a new report.
Will 2012 Olympics win gold for curing London’s congestion curse?
The city faces regular gridlock but the challenge of accommodating the Olympics could trigger the innovation needed to keep the city moving full time.
Aviation battle lines drawn as first attempt at a global carbon deal turns sour
Groups including Oxfam and Greenpeace weigh in as politicians and lobby groups raise the stakes and trade increasingly bold accusations.
Climate Live: Facebook reveals carbon footprint, IEA warns of 6 degrees of warming, US criticised for blocking airlines’ climate action in EU
The lights are on but the jury is out as other nations join India in reassessing their energy security following the country’s massive blackout and the US-EU aviation row turns nasty.
US: Talks will discuss “aspirational” global deal to cut aviation’s contribution to climate change
State Department says an all encompassing emissions pact is the focus of meeting of countries opposed to the EU carbon trading scheme. Previous talks focused on countering the EU plans.
USA Energy Secretary Chu hails opening of first commercial tidal array in Maine
The USA has opened its first commercial, grid-connected tidal energy project off the coast of the north-eastern state of Maine.
Can London 2012 mimic Beijing’s Olympic carbon cuts?
Emissions and congestion in the host city of the last Games briefly decreased during the event. What can London do to make the impact permanent?
China’s 20 top technologies to combat climate change
The Climate Group reveals Beijing’s plans to focus on ten mitigation and ten adaptation tools as it looks to tackle climate change head-on.
Don’t stop moving: How to cut transport’s contribution to climate change
Forget untried fuels and expensive infrastructure projects, promoting healthy traffic flows can stem the tide of growing carbon emissions.