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T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring

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CO 2 emissions from private jets in Europe increased by nearly a third (31%) between 2005 and 2019, rising faster than commercial aviation emissions, according to a new report from environmental campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E). The report, Private jets: can the super-rich supercharge zero emission aviation?

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Study Finds That CO2 Standards for Vehicles Can Reduce Price of Oil

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The good news is that the economic benefits of reducing energy use in transport are greater than they were previously thought. The dangerous part is with the price of oil likely to drop, demand for fuel will go up. There are two clear messages from this, one good, the other a little dangerous. Jos Dings, T&E Director.

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Green cars are good but reducing car use is better

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The UK Energy Research Centre has launched an extensive review of policies that could significantly reduce CO2 emissions and finds that in addition to promoting electric cars policies must play a big role in helping drivers leave their cars at home. Tags: Green cars Latest news UK Energy Research Centre.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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In the United States, for example, there are more than 49,000 public charging stations , and it is now possible to drive an EV from New York to California using public charging networks. In 2019, 63 percent of global electricity was produced from fossil-fuel sources, the exact nature of which varies substantially among regions.