Back solar and wind power to hit carbon targets, MPs say
The government should promote energy-efficient homes and support new solar and onshore wind power if the UK is to hit
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Transport
HS2 could be cancelled before the end of 2019, government says
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has thrown the future of HS2 into doubt by launching an independent review into the controversial
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Scottish government marks EV charge point milestone
The Scottish government says over 1000 publicly available electric vehicle (EV) charge points have been made available through its ChargePoint
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Roadside verges crucial for bees and butterflies
Roadside verges must be managed better to attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies and hoverflies, a report has said. With
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London could go car-free by 2030 to lower carbon emissions
London could become a private car-free zone by 2030, with Transport for London (TfL) offering free bus travel and access
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TfL pledges £500,000 for walking and cycling
Transport for London (TfL) has opened its £500,000 fund for community and not-for-profit groups that encourage people to walk and
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All change at Defra and the DfT as Villiers and Shapps appointed
New Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed Theresa Villiers as Environment Secretary and Grant Shapps as Transport Secretary, following a
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Government must ‘show leadership’ on walking and cycling, MPs say
The government must show more leadership in encouraging people to embrace forms of active travel like walking and cycling, a
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Task force: rail can help UK meet 2050 net-zero carbon target
Britain’s railway companies could play a crucial role in helping the UK meet its new 2050 net-zero carbon target, according
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EV drivers to be offered financial incentives to charge off-peak
UK Power Networks is offering financial incentives to electric vehicle (EV) drivers to charge their vehicle off-peak. Up to 1,000
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Motorway speed limits could drop to 60mph to improve air quality
A project that would ‘dynamically’ lower the speed limit to 60 mph on motorways when poor air quality is predicted
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E10 fuel would significantly reduce carbon emissions, MPs conclude
Doubling the amount of ethanol in the UK’s fuel mix would improve the UK’s air quality and reduce the UK’s
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Leeds to get ‘revolutionary’ high speed rail testing facility
One of the most advanced high-speed rail research facilities in the world will be built in Leeds. It’s hoped the Institute
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Serious growth in e-bike sales predicted by 2050
Millions of e-bikes could be sold in the UK each year as improvements to bicycles and better cycling routes make
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‘UK’s first’ solar EV charging station among winners of £37m fund
The Department for Transport (DfT) will spend £37m on ‘transforming’ electric charge point infrastructure, including projects to deliver wireless charging
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Highways England to explore adding graphene to road surfaces
Highways England will partner with the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at the University of Manchester to explore improving poor
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Jaguar Land Rover to build EVs in the UK
Jaguar Land Rover will build electric vehicles (EVs) at its manufacturing plant in Castle Bromwich near Birmingham, securing 2,700 jobs.
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A BBQ releases more emissions than an 80-mile car journey
A typical summer BBQ releases more greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere than an 80-mile car journey due to the
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Greater Manchester moves step closer to taking control of buses
In what would be a major reform of how bus services are run in Greater Manchester, it has been recommended
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Local planners need support to hit net zero carbon target, RTPI says
Local planners need more support if they are to hit the UK’s new target of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions
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