Zero Waste Scotland slashes carbon footprint during lockdown
Home working and virtual meetings could help a campaign group slash its carbon footprint by almost three-quarters if the measures implemented in lockdown are continued.
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VW refused permission to appeal against High Court ‘defeat devices’ ruling
Volkswagen has been ordered to pay more than £3 million in legal fees and refused permission to appeal against a damning High Court ruling that it installed unlawful “defeat devices” in thousands of its diesel vehicles.
Climate change action plan delayed until end of 2020
The Scottish Government will not produce its updated climate change action plan until the end of this year, the Environment Secretary had said.
Progress on council’s ‘critical’ net-zero emission target will help Aberdeen’s economy recover after Covid-19
The council’s vision to help Aberdeen meet net-zero emissions targets could move forward next week.
The cleanest combustion-engined cars on sale today
Being environmentally conscious is more important than ever. It’s particularly apparent in the motoring industry, where stricter emissions testing has come into place and manufacturers across the board focus on making their cars cleaner and better for the environment.
VW’s ‘disregard for public health’ exposed in ‘damning’ judgment, lawyers say
Volkswagen’s disregard for public health “in pursuit of profit and market dominance” by installing unlawful defeat devices in its diesel vehicles has been exposed in a “damning” High Court ruling, lawyers representing thousands of motorists have said.
VW installed ‘defeat devices’ in thousands of diesel cars, High Court rules
Volkswagen installed unlawful “defeat devices” in thousands of its diesel vehicles, the High Court has found in the first major ruling on mass litigation brought in England and Wales over the “dieselgate” emissions scandal.
Electric cars better for climate in 95 per cent of the world, says study
Electric cars are better for the environment over their lifetime than petrol-powered counterparts, a new study has found.
Long-term report: The Skoda Superb iV electrifies the fleet
You probably don’t need me to tell you that Skoda has made enormous strides as a car manufacturer in recent years.
Passengers stranded as flights between UK and Italy are cancelled
Hundreds of flights between the UK and Italy have been cancelled due to the coronavirus, leaving some passengers stranded.
Virgin Atlantic flying ‘almost empty’ planes as coronavirus hits demand
Virgin Atlantic has admitted flying planes that are “almost empty” in order to keep take-off and landing slots despite demand plummeting due to the coronavirus.
‘Biggest fall’ in power sector carbon emissions in decades
Last year saw the biggest falls in global electricity generation from coal and power sector carbon emissions since at least 1990, analysis suggests.
Pollution from tyre wear can be up to 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions
Pollution from tyre wear can be 1,000 times worse than the emissions produced from a car’s exhaust, new data has revealed.
Methane emissions caused by human activity vastly underestimated – study
Scientists have been vastly underestimating the amount of methane humans are emitting into the atmosphere through fossil fuels, according to research.
Charity boss calls for more details on Aberdeen’s planned low emission zone
A charity boss has urged Aberdeen council chiefs to be more specific about when a planned low emission zone (LEZ) would be rolled out.
Scientists bid to breed sheep with reduced impact on environment
Scientists are working to breed sheep which produce less greenhouse gases in order to reduce their impact on the environment.
Government must protect consumers during decarbonisation – Citizens Advice
The lack of a credible plan to decarbonise the way homes and businesses are heated risks failing consumers and undermining public confidence, Citizens Advice has said.
How life will change in a world of net zero emissions
People could see widespread changes in their daily lives as the UK moves to cut climate emissions to zero over the next three decades.
Scientists call on PM to bring in net zero greenhouse gas target
Leading climate scientists have called on Theresa May to swiftly put a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero into national law.
UK must cut greenhouse gases to zero by 2050, warn Government advisers
The UK should cut greenhouse gases to zero by 2050 to end its contribution to global warming within 30 years, Government climate advisers have said.
Carbon emissions slashed by 21% across north-east council’s buildings
Carbon emissions have reduced by 21% across Aberdeenshire Council buildings in the last seven years, according to a new report.
Glasgow buses get £1.14m to go green as new Low Emission Zone comes in
Ministers have announced over £1 million in funding for green buses in Glasgow as Scotland’s first ever Low Emission Zone (LEZ) comes into force in the city.
Vehicle pollution charges to cover whole of inner London
Tens of thousands of cars and vans will face daily pollution charges of £12.50 in London as Mayor Sadiq Khan confirmed plans for a large-scale emissions zone.
German cities can impose driving bans on diesel cars to combat pollution
A German court has ruled that cities can impose driving bans on diesel cars to combat air pollution, according to reports.
Councillors agree to continue with study into low emissions zone for Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Council will continue with a study to develop a low emissions zone in the city, after approval from councillors.
Plans to ban diesel vehicles from some Aberdeen roads to be investigated by council
Aberdeen City Council is to investigate introducing low-vehicle emission zones throughout the city after passing its budget.
Is your car one of the 1.2 million affected by the VW emissions scandal?
AN ESTIMATED 1.2 million vehicles in the UK alone are affected by the emissions scandal.