The US House of Representatives has approved legislation which would exempt American cargo and passenger airlines from a European carbon emissions charge due to come into force at the start of next year. John Mica, House Transportation Committee Chairman, said he had met with EU officials to explain that the move contravened trade treaties and [...]

The U.K.’s Commons Transport Committee has said that they will support a new runway at Heathrow but would like assurances that a high-speed rail network will be in place to link it with the countries other airports by the time it is finished. MPs also voiced their concerns about the lack of a firm timescale [...]

Representatives from nine European transport organizations have sent a joint letter to European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso demanding that policy for transport in the European Union be given a priority fitting its importance as a major contributor to the regions development. The letter written by representatives from Europe’s roads, waterways and rail networks amongst [...]

Sainsbury’s has become the first major retailer to decide to provide charging points in London for owners of electric powered cars. Stores in locations such as Camden, Greenwich and Chiswick now have the new charging points and there are plans in place to introduce more charging points later in the month at stores in Whitechapel [...]

As the world combats the challenge of climate change and global worming, a new report has shown that the current economic situation, especially in Britain, may have had some impact on toxic carbon emissions.
The survey released by the UK governed Climate Change Committee (CCC) reveals a 2 percent drop in carbon emissions since 2008, with [...]

Japanese airline All Nippon Airways is now asking passengers to use the toilets before boarding in a move that will hopefully reduce carbon emissions with lighter passengers, which means lighter aircraft and fuel usage.
Passengers will be asked by airline staff close to the boarding gates in the terminal to relieve themselves before boarding.
It is anticipated [...]