British power grid notches up first week of coal-free operation
Britain’s electricity grid has gone a full week without coal for the first time since the Industrial Revolution, the system operator has confirmed.
Emissions
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.
Campaigners propose car-free Sunday for Southampton
Campaigners have put forward plans for a once-a-month car-free day in Southampton in an attempt to help decrease pollution.
Green bus scheme condemned by Labour as ‘humiliating failure’
A Government scheme aimed at retrofitting buses to reduce emissions has been described as a “humiliating failure” by a Scottish Labour MSP.
Volkswagen’s former CEO charged with fraud in Germany
Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn has been charged in Germany over the car manufacturer’s diesel emissions scandal.
Ultra low emission vehicles make up just 0.5% of UK fleet
Only one in every 200 vehicles on UK roads emit ultra low levels of carbon emissions, new figures show.
What are towns and cities outside London doing to tackle vehicle emissions?
A “patchwork approach” to pollution charging will be “bewildering” for drivers, a motoring research charity has warned.
All you need to know about London’s new ultra-low emission zone
The ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) has been introduced in London.
Explained: London’s new Ultra Low Emission Zone
A new Ultra Low Emission Zone is to be introduced in central London on Monday. Designed to help reduce emissions in the city as well as cut congestion, it’s additional to the congestion charge and is likely to affect many drivers.
Minister urged to reject plans for UK’s biggest gas power plant
Green campaigners are urging the Government to turn down plans for the UK’s largest gas power plant to replace coal units at Drax in North Yorkshire.
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.
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.
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.