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Just one of 50 aviation industry climate targets met, study finds
Charity's report says nearly all targets set since 2000 have been missed, revised or quietly ignored. The international aviation industry has failed to meet all but one of 50 of its own climate targets in the past two decades, environment campaigners say. A report commissioned by the climate charity Possible assessed every target set by the industry since 2000 and found that nearly all had been missed, revised or quietly ignored. The charity says the findings undermine a UK government plan to leave airlines to reduce their emissions through self-regulation.
Calls for High Speed 2 trains to continue past Conwy Castle
North Wales business group Growth Track 360 has stepped up its campaign for “visionary” rail investment in the region by calling for an electrified coastal line to accommodate High Speed 2 trains.
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- London Underground: Northern line Bank branch to reopen next weekThe reopening of one of London's busiest Tube lines will also see a new concourse at Bank station.
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- Transport choices in north east prioritise money over environmentThe survey found 28% of those surveyed are more motivated by saving money than reducing their carbon footprint.
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- Just one of 50 aviation industry climate targets met, study findsCharity's report says nearly all targets set since 2000 have been missed, revised or quietly ignored. The international aviation industry has failed to meet all but one of 50 of its own climate targets in the past two decades, environment campaigners say. A report commissioned by the climate charity Possible assessed every target set by the industry since 2000 and found that nearly all had been missed, revised or quietly ignored. The charity says the findings undermine a UK government plan to leave airlines to reduce their emissions through self-regulation.
The Telegraph
- Passengers miss flights as they are forced to queue outside airports over staffing crisis [subscription]Those arriving for check-in were told to wait outside airport terminal buildings to prevent them from becoming 'tangled' in queues for desks
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- Danger signals flash at British Railways [subscription]It is not so much a battle for the heart and soul of the railway as a fight for its eyes and ears and guiding mind. The punch-up has been a long-time coming, delayed only by Covid. But we are about to find out whether the prime minister’s Union Jack-wrapped Great British Railways will in fact just be another old-fashioned battle of capital versus labour, or more accurately, a system with no capital and a labour force whose numbers are under attack.
- Flatpack train stations are coming down the line [subscription]Flatpack railway stations inspired by Ikea furniture are to be built across the country to replace crumbling buildings.
City AM
- Flower Power: Network Rail to boost travellers’ mental health with flower compositionsNetwork Rail has announced it will start displaying flower compositions in UK train stations as a way to boost travellers’ mental health.
- Transport for London debt downgraded by ratings agency due to “uncertain” financial futureA MAJOR ratings agency has downgraded Transport for London’s (TfL) debt due to the “uncertainty” of its long-term funding, in a further sign of the financial difficulty the operator finds itself in.
- UK needs to invest billions to become global player in EV battery marketThe UK needs to ramp up funding and production if it wants to become a global player in the electric vehicle (EV) battery market, according to a report published today. The Green Finance Institute’s Coalition for the Decarbonisation of Road Transport (CDRT) argued that the UK should increase its battery capacity from the current 2GWh
- EV market shows signs of maturing as second hand sales doubleThe UK electric vehicle market has shown signs of maturing as the number of second hand sales has doubled over the last year, according to a quarterly report by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) published today.
Office of Rail and Road (ORR)
- Pulling together for better mental health in the rail industryMental Health Awareness Week shines a light on mental health
Sky News
- Aviation industry misses all but one of its own climate targets, research claimsCampaigners argue the findings strengthen the case for a frequent flier levy to help manage demand, but industry and government say new technologies are enough to tackle emissions. Aviation is responsible for around 7% of Britain's emissions.
Birmingham Mail
- City's transport chief Waseem Zaffar in bid to oust Birmingham City Council leaderCouncil leader Ian Ward is to face a challenge from his transport and environment chief Waseem Zaffar
Birmingham Post
- Bristol Airport renews Mitie baggage contract in £3m dealLondon-based firm Mitie has worked with the airport for more than 20 years
Bristol Live
- Bristol Airport 'shambles' slammed by customers amid more 'huge' queues The airport says that staff shortages and increased demand have created problems
Other Regional Press
- HS2 works near Birmingham Airport to run for several weeksThe airport hopes the timing of the projects will minimise disruption
- Electric car maker aiming to rival Tesla announces third modelFisker's Project Ronin will see the creation of a futuristic GT sports car
New Civil Engineer
- Wrexham Council eyes Levelling Up cash to redevelop historic stadiumWrexham Council will apply to the government’s Levelling Up fund in the hope of securing money to build a new world class stand at the Racecourse Ground, home to Wrexham AFC, to bring it up to the standard to host international matches.
Transport Infrastructure News
- Calls for High Speed 2 trains to continue past Conwy CastleNorth Wales business group Growth Track 360 has stepped up its campaign for “visionary” rail investment in the region by calling for an electrified coastal line to accommodate High Speed 2 trains.
Aviation Industry
- Ryanair’s director of sustainability on SAF, Max, offsets and ensuring ‘the polluter pays’European low-cost giant Ryanair has not always been known for its commitment to environmental issues, but group chief executive Michael O’Leary’s conversion to the cause in recent years has come alongside an effort to put sustainability at the forefront of its strategy.
Other News Sources
- Network Rail join industry partners to tackle UK rail freight delays and safety risksNetwork Rail will join freight operators and the RSSB to tackle delays and safety risks in a boost for the UK’s rail freight sector.
- Public urged to have a say on region’s transport futureThe Combined Authority has drafted a new Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP) which sets out the transport strategy to meet the new challenges and opportunities facing the region. The consultation runs for 12 weeks from Thursday, May 12 to August 4. There will be a range of ways for the public to have their say on the draft Plan.
- What’s going on with Send transport?Local authorities are facing a perfect storm, writes Liz Davidson, chief marketing officer at QRoutes. Sponsored comment from QRoutes.
- Public views sought on new local transport plan for Liverpool City RegionPeople across the Liverpool city region are being asked to contribute their thoughts to a public consultation on the area’s new Local Transport Plan (LTP).
News from Europe
- German transport minister Wissing plans massive increase of e-car subsidiesGermany’s transport ministry plans to almost double e-car subsidies to achieve climate targets, but experts and NGOs criticise the plans as hugely expensive and ineffective, reported business daily Handelsblatt.
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