Articles

Reducing speed limits on motorways: how good is it for the environment?

Gülcin KARADENIZ — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:06:50 +0200

Lower speed limits on motorways are generally associated with road safety. But several European countries are now debating whether they also benefit the environment and, if so, how much. There is no simple way of measuring the environmental benefits of lower speed limits but several factors clearly play a key role.

Climate change "mitigation impossible" without transport

Marie Jaegly — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:00:00 +0200

As the source of substantial and rapidly growing greenhouse gas emissions, transport must clearly be part of a global agreement to mitigate climate change.

The electric car — a green transport revolution in the making?

Ann Dom — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:19:56 +0100

The electric car finally seems to be on the verge of breaking through, offering significant environmental benefits, especially in urban areas. Innovative business models are on the way which should boost consumer acceptance and overcome the remaining barriers, such as high battery costs, green electricity supply and charging infrastructure.

Turn down the noise - softening the impact of excess transport noise

Ann Dom — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:15:33 +0200

As a major contributor to greenhouse gases, the transport sector figures high on the international climate change agenda. But for many living in cities, under flight paths or near major road and rail links, it's another of transport's by-products that causes most immediate harm: noise.