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Transport is a major component of economic activity. However, CO2 emissions from the sector are still growing in many countries. According to the IEA, transportation is responsible for 24% of direct CO2 emissions, mostly from cars and trucks, but aviation and shipping too.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has seen an abrupt decrease in global emissions as less people are traveling, it will most likely not reduce climate change if these reductions remain temporary. What will help lower emissions, however, is a transition to a greener economy, one in which necessitates greater fuel efficiency and the use of alternative fuel sources in the transport sector as part of wider domestic measures.
Greening the transport sector and mobility can reduce congestion, air pollution and improve well-being through better management and a shift away from fossil fuel combustion engines. It has the potential to create jobs through the development of public transport infrastructure and can help alleviate poverty by encouraging affordable transport and improving access to markets and other essential facilities.
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Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance Debuts Principles to Drive Change and Accelerate U.S. Commercial Fleet Electrification
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Check out this recent analysis by IFC and C40 Cities about how cities, e-bus manufacturers, and financiers can accelerate the green transport revolution!
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New report out from RMI -- 'Coming Back Stronger: A City-Driven Infrastructure Agenda for a Cleaner, More Resilient, More Equitable America'. Much more needs to be done in cities across the US, but there's some really interesting case studies in this report, covering a wide range of sectors, including mobility in Seattle, water in Newark, energy in Cincinnati, and more!
Aston Martin in row over 'sock puppet PR firm' pushing anti-electric vehicle study
59 Aston Martin is at the centre of a climate lobbying controversy after a study co-commissioned by the company that cast doubt on the green credentials of electric vehicles was found to have been attributed to a PR company registered to the wife of a director at the luxury carmaker.
Will a shift to EVs help to reduce dependency on oil imports in the emerging markets? What are the determinant for successfully greening the transport system? Check out Carbon Tracker Initiative's report
New Podcast — Are electric cars really better for the climate? Yes... but... and... Listen now ?
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The Climate Bonds Initiative has formally launched criteria that sets out which shipping projects and assets are compatible with a low carbon, climate resilient economy and are thus eligible for certification under its industry-leading climate bond labelling scheme.
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