Transport

China is positioning itself to 'lead global climate governance' a new report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has suggested.

China’s climate role is shifting from participation to leadership, says CREA

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China is positioning itself to ‘lead global climate governance’, a new report by the Centre for Research on Energy and…

A new study by the University of Hertfordshire has suggested that new towns in the UK will fall short of delivering 'thriving, sustainable communities' unless high-quality public transport is prioritised.

New towns will be unable to create sustainable communities unless transport comes first

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A new study by the University of Hertfordshire has suggested that new towns and settlements in the UK will fall…

Global investment in clean technologies was 17% lower in the first half of 2026 than it was last year, returning to roughly in line with 2024 levels, according to the latest Clean Investment Monitor update from Rhodium Group.

Global investment in clean technologies fell 17% in the first half of this year

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Global investment in clean technologies was 17% lower in the first half of 2026 than it was last year, returning…

Changes in manufacturing, transportation and customer use needed to reduce fast fashion’s footprint

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Changes to the manufacturing, transportation and customer use of fast fashion will be necessary in order to reduce its carbon…

In India, transport is the third-largest GHG-emitting sector. Transport contributes roughly 12% of India’s energy-related CO₂ emissions, and more than 90% of these transport emissions come from vehicles operating on Indian roads.

Behind India’s transition to a multi-fuel clean mobility ecosystem

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Op-ed by Akshay Kashyap, founder and managing director, Lumax Greenfuel Energy Solutions Pvt. In India, transport is the third-largest GHG-emitting…

This year's European heatwave may have an unexpected impact on Germany's economic recovery, with record-low water levels on the Rhine threatening to reduce the country's GDP this year, according to ING.

Record low water levels in the Rhine threaten Germany’s economic recovery

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This summer’s European heatwave may have an unexpected impact on Germany’s economic recovery, with record-low water levels on the Rhine…

Traffic congestion across Europe led to 1.58 million litres of fuel being wasted by stationary vehicles, a new study by fleet management company Geotab has found.

Traffic congestion led to 1.58 million litres of fuel being wasted last year in Europe

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Traffic congestion across Europe led to 1.58 million litres of fuel being wasted by stationary vehicles, a new study by…

Coastal flooding, exacerbated by climate change, is set to place increased pressure on Europe’s transport infrastructure, with annual damage potentially reaching as high as €1.5 billion, a new study published in Nature Climate Change has found.

Coastal flooding could cost Europe’s transport sector up to €1.5 billion annually

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Coastal flooding, exacerbated by climate change, is set to place increased pressure on Europe’s transport infrastructure, with annual damage potentially…

Electric vehicle charging on a city street; close-up of the charging plug connected to the car side panel, with a blurred urban background.

EBRD backs EV charging infrastructure across Central Europe with GreenWay loan

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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the granting of a €35 million loan to GreenWay, one…

Cities should focus on locating housing development close to city centres and workplaces in order to tackle transport-related emissions, a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research has suggested.

Cities need to refine urban typologies to tackle transport emissions

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Cities should focus on locating housing development close to city centres and workplaces in order to tackle transport-related emissions, a…