Transport will be the sector that presents the biggest challenge to meeting emission targets, according to Irish minister
Transport will be the sector that presents the biggest challenge to meeting new emission targets in Ireland, according to its Transport Minister Eamon Ryan. The Government launched its ambitious Climate Action Plan this week, which aims to have 500,000 more walking, cycling and public transport journeys a day by 2030 as well as a target […]
Car dependency can and must be tackled to reduce carbon emissions, claims new report
A new report from the University of Hertfordshire claims that car dependency outside cities can and must be tackled to reduce carbon emissions, and spotlights several schemes that could make an immediate impact on car use in rural areas. Led by Professor Stephen Joseph, The Future of Transport Outside Cities report highlights how cities dominate research and […]
Improved transport connectivity could save 27.8 megatonnes of CO2 emissions by 2035
Improving transport connectivity in the UK could save up to 27.8 megatonnes of CO2 emissions by 2035, the equivalent of taking 750,000 lorries off the country’s roads. In a report published today, communications industry analyst Assembly showed that connectivity will play a huge part in the UK’s transition to carbon neutrality. Directly enhancing the connectivity […]
Reading Borough Council approves plans for three-year fleet replacement programme
Reading Borough Council has approved plans for a three-year fleet replacement programme which aims to support the council’s ambition to move to net zero. The plan will include the introduction of cargo bikes and e-bikes. Councillor Tony Page, lead member for Environment, Planning and Transport, added: “The industry is relatively new and so balancing what […]
Nynas working towards breaking new for lower carbon roads
In a recently published white paper, Nynas outlines benefits and carbon footprint calculations for an upcoming range of binders incorporating biogenic material. The new product range, which will contribute to lowering the carbon footprint of a road will be launched during the autumn 2021. Extending the useful life of the pavement is one of the […]
Carbon emissions from energy use in streetlighting have reduced by 50% in Worcestershire since 2009/10
Carbon emissions from energy use in street lighting across Worcestershire have reduced by 56% since 2009/10, according to the council. This is despite an increase in the number of street lights across the county supporting further housing and development. These carbon reductions have been realised through targeted replacement of street lighting assets with energy efficient […]
Coalition welcomes NAO report that says government must work with local authorities to achieve net zero
A coalition of local government, environmental and research organisations has welcomed National Audit Office (NAO) support for increased resourcing to empower local authorities to scale up and coordinate their actions. The NAO report Local government and net zero in England recognises the critical importance of local authorities in achieving net zero and their need for […]
Balfour Beatty joins forces with higher education institutions to develop Carbon Calculator software
Balfour Beatty, working in collaboration with Innovate UK, Leeds Beckett University,Hertfordshire University and White Frog Publishing, has created a carbon calculation tool for the construction and infrastructure industry – offering a consistent, practical solution for the measurement of embodied carbon. Currently in its beta testing phase, the AutoBIM Carbon Calculator automatically links BIM data to […]
First carbon neutral road improvement project in the UK is completed
Work has been completed on the UK’s first carbon-neutral scheme in Cumbria for Highways England. The project, a collaboration between A E Yates, Aggregate Industries and Amey, saw over 1,000 tonnes of Foamix asphalt laid per night between junction6 of the M6 and Bettarg Holt, with operatives working 24 hours via two shifts to help […]
