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ECO-activists have targeted Glasgow Airport as part of UK-wide protests against aviation “greenwashing”.
British Airways flights powered by sustainable jet fuel are set to take off next year
British Airways plans to launch the first commercial flights powered by sustainable jet fuel next year as part of a green revolution in air travel.
Sunday, 07 November 2021
Times Online
- Tech is putting net zero within reach [Subscription]Replacing gas boilers with the heat from computers, beef with vegan ‘meat’, and buying cars on subscription are among the innovations that could set us on the road to a carbon-free future without wrecking life’s modern conveniences
- Is Uber over? The firm once hailed as the future of city transport is battling a driver shortage and rising fares, leaving disgruntled passengers stranded on the pavement. Is this the end of the road, asks James Ball [Subscription]Last month, Rachael, a tech industry employee, was trying to get home from Leicester Square in central London at 4am on a Saturday. But what was once a two-minute wait for a reliable Uber cab was no more — four drivers cancelled before one agreed to her relatively short trip home. During the wait of more than 20 minutes, she was grateful that her boyfriend was with her.
Daily Record
- Extinction Rebellion protestors plan mass disruption with 'one person' road blocks across ScotlandPolice are understood to be aware of the plans, which were discussed in a group on the private messaging app Telegram, and are expected to monitor the roadblocks.
Sky News
- Elon Musk asks Twitter followers if he should sell 10% of Tesla stockElon Musk has asked his 62.5 million Twitter followers whether he should sell 10% of his Tesla stock.
Bristol Live
- Drivers could face £30 fine for not following this surprising ruleDrivers must be wary of weather conditions at all times
Northern Echo
- Darlington taxi shortage sees residents waiting up to an hourRESIDENTS have told of waiting up to an hour for a taxi in Darlington town centre, as the industry continues to be affected by shortages.
Other Regional Press
- Fury over bypass plan through historic woodlandA campaign has been launched to prevent a proposed new city bypass from carving through historic woodland.
- Free CCTV for transport group plagued by vandalismA COMMUNITY transport group plagued by vandalism has been handed free CCTV.
- Car sale figures reveal 30 per cent of new cars bought in Oxford are electricThe latest car sales data for Oxford reveals that 30 per cent of new cars bought in the city are electric.
Other News Sources
- More disruption on roads in Blackburn with Darwen from next weekThere is set to be more disruption on the roads from next week as the council has released a list of upcoming works which could affect journey times across the borough.
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