Emissions

Oceanbird’s 260-ft high sails reduce cargo shipping emissions by 90% 

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A Swedish design company has revealed its concept for a cargo vessel with 260-foot-tall retractable ‘sails’, which it says can reduce emissions by 90 per cent.   The 650-foot-long aerodynamic Oceanbird vessel can transport 7,000 cars at an average speed of 10 knots, powered mostly by wind.   A transatlantic crossing on the vessel will take around … Read more

Motorway speed limit will be cut to 60mph to reduce emissions in badly-polluted areas

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Motorway speed limit will be cut to 60mph to reduce emissions in badly-polluted areas Trial project, introduced by Highways England, will be implemented in four areas It will assess the impact of slower moving traffic on roadside air quality in the UK Drivers will be faced with £100 fine and three penalty points if they breach … Read more

Decline in vehicle journeys in lockdown did NOT reduce emissions of toxic particles

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The significant reduction in vehicle journeys at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown – which saw traffic levels fall by as much as 80 per cent – did not reduce the level of toxic ‘fine’ particles in Scotland’s air, according to experts at the University of Stirling. A new report published today shows that harmful particulate matter … Read more

Fifth of CO2 emissions come from supply chain for large companies

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Large multinational companies and their wide-reaching supply chains are to blame for almost one fifth of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions.  A study found the true carbon footprint of companies such as Total and BP is concealed due to how emissions are reported.  Scientists from the UK and China mapped emissions generated by multinationals’ assets … Read more

Land Rover launches new cabin air system that promises to block emissions

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Breathe easy: Land Rover launches new cabin air system that promises to block harmful emissions entering its latest 4X4s New technology filter out fine particulates – often found in polluted cities  It also purifies and recirculate air within the cabin so its cleaner than air outside Tech isn’t cheap, costing an extra £279 on Discovery … Read more

Mercedes owners’ payout hope over diesel emissions scandal

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Mercedes car owners in Britain could be in line for up to £10,000 each after law firm set up a group claim over diesel emissions scandal By Ben Harrington, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:51 BST, 22 August 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 22 August 2020 Thousands of Mercedes car owners in Britain could be … Read more

Air pollution from diesel cars is 23% worse outside of London’s ultra-low emissions zone

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Harmful air pollution from diesel vehicles is 23 per cent higher outside of London’s current ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ), a new study reveals.  EDF Europe gathered pollution data from 231 sites in London and tracked levels of toxic nitrogen oxides (NOx). It reveals the five worst locations are all outside the ULEZ, which was introduced in April … Read more

Rail chiefs call for rises in road tax and aviation fuel levy to slash carbon emissions

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Rail chiefs call for rises in road tax and aviation fuel levy to slash carbon emissions and encourage more people to travel by train Rail Delivery Group propose increasing fuel duty for the first time in a decade They also want to raise taxes on road and aviation fuel to cut carbon emissions AA argued … Read more

Aeroplanes could be fuelled by ammonia with zero emissions

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Zero-emissions aeroplanes could take to the skies ‘within years’ thanks to British scientists who are developing technology that will allow them to run on ammonia. The collaboration between Oxford-based Reaction Engines and the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council could see ammonia replace kerosene as jet fuel. Unlike kerosene-based jet fuel, ammonia is less of a fire … Read more

High Court throws out Volkswagen’s appeal over emissions scandal

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Volkswagen’s appeal against a High Court ruling that it fitted unlawful ‘defeat devices’ in thousands of UK diesel cars has been rejected.  The German car maker failed in its attempt to fight the decision via the Court of Appeal, which has been described as a ‘landmark’ ruling in what looks set to become the UK’s … Read more