Environmental News from United Kingdom

EarthWire UK provides a daily overview of the environment in the UK as reported in the media. The web site is updated every day by a team of editors that reviews media sources for environmental news stories.

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Mayor Confirms Removal of the Congestion Charge Western Extension
Environmental Protection UK | 22 Oct 2010
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has confirmed that the western extension to the Congestion Charge will be removed from 4th January 2011. The Mayor also confirmed plans to introduce a 'greener vehicles discount' in place of the current 'alternative fuels discount', which will provide free entry to the charging areas for vehicles which emit less than 100 grams of CO2 per kilometre and meet the Euro 5 emissions standards.

Council unveils wind turbine plan
BBC | 12 Jul 2006
A council announces plans to go green and install wind turbines on the roof of one of its buildings.

Rubber highway to beat congestion
BBC | 01 Jun 2006
A congestion-beating project that could lead to some of the UK's 9,000 miles (14,500km) of disused railway being paved with rubber, has been launched.

Congestion | Public Transport | Road Building

RAC says road pricing must be independent
MSN News | 24 May 2006
If road pricing is to be introduced on any significant scale it should be regulated by an independent body and not the government if it is to gain motorists' confidence, the RAC said on Wednesday.

Congestion

Government welcomes report on affordable rural housing
DEFRA - Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs | 18 May 2006
A new report which highlights the need for more homes to help families in rural areas has been welcomed by Housing Minister, Yvette Cooper and Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs David Miliband.

CLEVER three-wheeler takes corners at full tilt
New Scientist | 26 Apr 2006
A three-wheeled, gas-powered vehicle that could reduce city pollution and traffic congestion was unveiled by UK engineers on Monday.

UK motor industry failing to tackle climate change
Friends of the Earth- England, Wales and N.Ireland. | 26 Apr 2006
The UK car industry is not doing enough to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from new cars, Friends of the Earth said in response to new pollution figures from the UK motor industry.

Funding For Recycled Tyre Construction Projects
Green Consumer Guide | 24 Apr 2006
WRAP, the Waste and Resources Action Programme, has funds available to support trial and demonstration projects in the construction sector using rubber from UK used tyres.

Car makers 'failing' on climate
BBC | 21 Apr 2006
European car makers are defaulting on a vital target to tackle climate change, according to an environmental group.

European transport growth drives up carbon emissions
Environment Times | 13 Apr 2006
More goods and passengers are being transported farther and more frequently across Europe.

Go green: travellers urged to consider the environment
DEFRA - Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs | 05 Apr 2006
Environment Minister Elliot Morley urged holidaymakers planning to travel abroad at Easter to reduce their effect on the environment.

Eco-friendly car a hit with Scots and celebrities
The Herald | 04 Apr 2006
A green revolution is taking place among Scotland's car buyers but may not just be driven by concern for the planet.

US raises pickup, SUV fuel standards through 2011
Reuters | 31 Mar 2006
Sport utility vehicles and pick-up trucks will have to go further on a gallon of gasoline over the next four years under new U.S. government fuel efficiency standards released on Wednesday.

US to unveil rise in SUV, pickup fuel standards
Reuters | 29 Mar 2006
The Bush administration is expected to announce on Wednesday a modest rise in fuel economy standards for light trucks that industry experts say will not hurt struggling U.S. automakers that produce the least efficient models of popular sport utilities and pickups.

Car wars: The green 4x4 is the car of the future. But it's no match for the Chelsea tractor. Why?
The Independent | 27 Mar 2006
Because Gordon won't hit the gas-guzzlers where it hurts. Because drivers think big is beautiful. And because even the green fuels minister trashes Prius drivers as 'salad eaters'

Brown targets polluting vehicles
BBC | 27 Mar 2006
The chancellor is to raise taxes for "gas-guzzling" vehicles, with the worst offenders now attracting a vehicle excise duty of £210.

Brown targets polluting vehicles
BBC | 23 Mar 2006
The chancellor is to raise taxes for gas-guzzling vehicles, with the worst offenders now attracting a vehicle excise duty of £210.

Government car-sharing plans likely to increase traffic
Friends of the Earth- England, Wales and N.Ireland. | 21 Mar 2006
Government plans to introduce car-sharing lanes on two of Britain's motorways are likely to lead to an increase in traffic, Friends of the Earth has warned.

EU opts for green transport
Green Consumer Guide | 20 Mar 2006
All journeys by staff at the European Commission will be as environmentally friendly as possible under a new sustainable mobility plan for 2006-2009, announced this week.

House of Lords predict big changes for aviation
Environment Times | 08 Mar 2006
The House of Lords EU Committee has supported moves to ensure that aviation pays for the cost of its emissions and to include aviation in the EU emissions trading scheme.

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