US charges Volkswagen and ex-chief executive with defrauding investors
US regulators have charged Volkswagen and its former chief executive Martin Winterkorn with defrauding investors during its massive diesel emissions scandal.
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Jaguar Land Rover recalls 44,000 UK cars over CO2 emissions
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is recalling tens of thousands of UK cars over carbon dioxide emissions.
Jaguar Land Rover recalls more than 44,000 cars over emissions
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling more than 44,000 cars after it was found that many of its models were emitting more carbon dioxide than expected.
Volkswagen plans to sell 22 million electric vehicles in next 10 years
Volkswagen Group has announced today that it intends to sell 22 million fully-electric vehicles in the next 10 years.
First Minister urged to take action to tackle emissions
Urgent action must be taken to reduce emissions, Scottish Greens co-convener Patrick Harvie told Nicola Sturgeon, adding that the latest transport figures “make for grim reading”.
‘Good news’ as climate policies deliver emissions cuts in some countries
Efforts to cut climate emissions in countries including the UK by switching to renewables and saving energy are starting to pay off, research has found.
Wildlife-friendly farming and efficiency to help cut agriculture emissions: NFU
Farmers are aiming to make food production more efficient, implement wildlife-friendly schemes and grow energy crops as part of “net zero emissions” plans.
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.
Failure to tackle emissions risks death, disease and flooding, court told
There is a “real national risk of death, disease and coastal flooding” if the Irish Government does not tackle the country’s rising emissions, the High Court in Dublin has heard.
Use of electric cars too low for Scotland to meet 2032 target – Labour
The number of drivers switching to electric and low emission cars is insufficient for the Scottish Government to meet its target of ending the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2032.
Greenhouse gases from Scottish industry at ten-year low
Greenhouse gas emissions by Scottish industry are at a ten-year-low, according to new figures.
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.
Pollution campaigners demand more action as Glasgow launches low-emission zone
Scotland’s first low-emission zone (LEZ) will be introduced in Glasgow on Monday, but campaigners have already said it will not achieve significant change.
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.