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IMF calls for carbon levy on ships and planes
NEWS: Influential financial body estimates US$30 a tonne tax on emissions from international transport could have raised $25 billion in 2014
US government sues Volkswagen over emissions cheating allegations
NEWS: Carmaker faces potential fines of US$90 billion for manipulating tests, under civil case brought by Justice Department
North Vancouver primes pumps for climate change labels
NEWS: Canadian city to warn burning fossil fuels causes climate change with compulsory notices in gas stations
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
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
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
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
Marshall Islands move to shake up shipping on emissions
ANALYSIS: As the world’s third biggest ship registry, Majuro government has maritime clout and could push through emissions curbs
Marshall Islands offer plan to green vast shipping fleet
NEWS: Foreign minister says UN leadership needed to ensure all flagged carriers adopt tougher carbon cutting regulations
Shipping sector needs stronger climate policy – scientists
NEWS: Stringent measures are needed for shipping to make a fair contribution to global emissions cuts, researchers argue
Falling battery prices boost outlook for electric vehicles
ANALYSIS: Petrol and diesel cars cheaper, but gap is narrowing as electric manufacturers invest in more efficient power packs
Toxic Delhi: Earth’s most polluted city has no plan to cut emissions
NEWS: India’s capital at “critical” moment say air quality experts, warning that smog and particulate levels are taking years off citizens’ lives
Should climate scientists slash air miles to set an example?
NEWS: Academics have responsibility to lower their carbon footprint by choosing transport options more carefully, says Tyndall Centre
Is there any way to slow aviation’s soaring emissions?
ANALYSIS: Emissions from planes are a major clause of climate change, yet they remain unregulated. What can be done?
Planes and ships escape scrutiny in bottom-up climate regime
ANALYSIS: International aviation and shipping are not mentioned in the Lima call for climate action, despite growing emissions
Ocean health threatened as traffic soars 400% in 20 years
NEWS: Indian Ocean worst affected by marine pollution say researchers, who used satellite data to track ships
Africa adopts sustainable transport plan
NEW: Roadmap endorsed by 42 African countries sets stage for green transport transition across Africa