Travel and transport
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What steps can the UK take to reach net zero emissions by 2050?The government has pledged to review its long-term climate targets. Renewable energy, housing and and transport are just some areas where new policies could cut emissions fast -
UK drives into e-vehicle fast lane with 11% sales riseElectric vehicles’ share of new UK registrations rises to 2%, still falling far short of Norway’s 48% -
Tesla halts Model 3 production as firm scrambles to improve automationFirm struggles to hit targets for mass-market electric car after reeling from excessive automation and mounting pressure -
World's first electrified road for charging vehicles opens in SwedenStretch of road outside Stockholm transfers energy from two tracks of rail in the road, recharging the batteries of electric cars and trucks
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Hydrogen-powered transport key to climate targets, says ShellOil firm says gas could account for 10% of global energy consumption by end of century -
MPs demand tougher rules on night flights for Heathrow upgradeTransport select committee calls for seven-hour respite for locals near airport plus pledges on cost -
Ban new petrol and diesel cars in 2030, not 2040, says thinktankGreen Alliance says ending UK sales earlier would close climate target gap and halve oil imports -
Third Heathrow runway would be bad for the whole UKLetters: Taxpayers everywhere – including those living hundreds of miles away from the south-east – will all pay for the expansion, write local MPs, lords and council leaders
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Rome to ban diesel cars from city centre by 2024Mayor announces ‘strong measures’ to tackle pollution in Italy’s traffic-clogged capital -
Climate Consensus - the 97% EPA’s war with California proves America needs a carbon tax