Energy-Saving News

Don’t Drive - Flying By Plane Is Greener Way To Travel

Posted on 15. Jun, 2009 by Ross.

Despite airlines now talking about carbon-neutral growth and bio-fuels, they already have a green feather in their cap: flying by plane causes less carbon emissions than driving a car.
A study (PDF) from the University of Berkeley, California found that the carbon footprint of flying, generally held to be the most environmentally polluting form of transport, [...]

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UK Rail Transport Network Goes Green

Posted on 17. Feb, 2009 by Ross.

Two recent announcements are set to boost the environmental credibility of rail transport in the UK, in marked contrast to the lack of energy-saving initiatives being announced by the British transport system generally in recent months.
Firstly, the UK Department for Transport revealed the purchase of a new fleet of Intercity trains which are faster, lighter [...]

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