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FROM politics
Draft HS2 environment statement issued for consultation
17 May 2013 15:27 BST
But the document admits it is impossible to fully assess the impacts of the project until the route is finalised
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FROM politics
MPs back Heathrow expansion
16 May 2013 12:57 BST
A transport committee report will add to pressure on the Davies Commission to recommend new runways at Heathrow and for more work on noise pollution
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FROM energy
Roadmap predicts 1.6 million fuel-cell cars in UK by 2030
29 April 2013 16:48 BSTHydrogen fuel could slash road vehicle’s carbon emissions by 75% compared with diesel at competitive costs by 2030, says BIS
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FROM energy
Tesco HGV fleet cuts emissions
23 April 2013 17:23 BSTSupermarket giant Tesco is looking to liquid biomethane to cut its fleet emissions
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FROM energy
UK’s ultra-low emission vehicles sector at risk of falling behind
17 April 2013 12:25 BSTGreater intervention in both production and demand is needed to restore the UK’s lead in ultra-low emission vehicles, says a think-tank
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FROM specialist
Traffic pollution’s link to asthma quantified
28 March 2013 11:39 GMT
Greater action to tackle particulates could significantly reduce childhood asthma cases and hospitalisations, research shows
Transport Comment & Analysis
Carbon leakage re-enters airport expansion debate
The government commission investigating airport expansion appears to have accepted arguments that restricting capacity would do little for carbon emissions. The government’s pro-expansion views have also been seen in a planning decision for Lydd airport
Comment from Dimitri Zenghelis: A credible strategy to stimulate growth
Now is the time to support resource-efficient investment because costs and barriers are low. Credible green policies could restore confidence and generate growth
London green wall pollution benefits were not cost effective
High hopes for green walls’ air pollution benefits will be tempered by analysis showing they come at high cost
Infographic: Is government meeting its green commitments?
The government cut its carbon emissions by 12% during 2011/12, saving an estimated £40m, according to its first Greening Government Commitments report
EU losing patience over poor implementation
The head of the European Commission’s environment directorate said he was frustrated by poor implementation in a frank and wide-ranging lecture on green laws
Only green power makes EVs low-carbon
The environmental impact of making and running electric vehicles may be higher than expected research says
Transport Document Watch
Quick links to key documents and reports
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16 May 2013
National Audit Office review of early preparations for High Speed 2 -
15 May 2013
IEEP report on sustainable alternatives for the use of biomass in the UK transport sector -
15 May 2013
European Commission Decision authorising Member States to adopt certain derogations on the inland transport of dangerous goods -
14 May 2013
ICCT assessment of fuel-cycle impact of LNG in international shipping
