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Friday, 17 September 2021

BBC News

• Electric cars a danger to the blind, say charitiesOne man says he often has near-misses and would have been hurt if it was not for his guide dog.
• Carbon emitters 'failing to disclose climate risks'In a study of more than 100 company accounts, 80% of audits didn't assess climate risk.

The Guardian

• Exxon and BP called to testify on climate after 'troubling' new documentsCongressman calls documents related to the fossil fuel industry's efforts to discredit climate science ˜very concerning.'

Times Online

• Physical driving licence could be parked in switch to phone app [subscription]Digital driving licences will be introduced for the first time as part of post-Brexit reforms designed to make the licensing system more efficient.

Birmingham Mail

• Huge driving licence change announced Digital licences are set to be introduced in a bid to make the transport network "fairer, greener and more efficient"

Other Regional Press

• Proposed ‘play streets’ initiative blocked as BCP Council prioritises transportPROPOSALS to create ‘play streets’ in the BCP Council area have been rejected as they do not fit the council's priorities for transport.
• Deeside Red Route – Panel of climate change and transport experts chosen to carry out roads review in WalesThe Welsh government has announced the Chair and panel that will be carrying out the Welsh Government’s roads review and confirmed the road schemes that will be considered as part of the review.

Other News Sources

• Digital driving licences to be introduced in bid to make transport 'fairer, greener and more efficient'The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is aiming to develop an app featuring the licences, required by those learning to drive, by 2024. It is understood that if the digital rollout proves to be a success then full driving licences could follow suit.