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Published: 11 July 2022
By Chris Haycock



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What is to be done? We must start by facing the truth. Government policy will not deliver net zero.  Nor will everything in our current arsenal of policies and measures. Achieving net zero carbon is a major national and global challenge, and one that cannot be met by any sector acting alone.  Global greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced by… (Transport Wales)

ITC 2022 Annual Lecture The ITC is delighted to announce that our 2022 Annual Lecture will take place on Thursday 7th July at 18:00 exploring the topic: What is the future for the city centre in the wake of the Covid pandemic? This will be held in conjunction with the UCL’s Centre for Transport Studies at the iconic UCL Roberts Building in […] (Transport Wales)

If not now, then when? The IPCC have warned that it’s “now or never” if world is to stave off climate disaster.  We already look set to overshoot the 1.5C target. In carefully calibrated messaging, the IPCC’s latest report highlights the enormous scale of the challenge but that we have the tools and the knowhow required.  Lifestyle changes offer significant… (Transport Wales)

ITC releases new report exploring the impacts of the pandemic The ITC has released a new study exploring the longer term impacts of the pandemic on transport and land use in Britain. Authored by Sarah Kendall and Matthew Niblett, the report draws from evidence collected by the ITC through an industry consultation, and outlines how trends are likely to change and the implications for policy […] (Transport Wales)

KEEP FUEL AND ENERGY PRICES HIGH BUT BRING IN UNIVERSAL CARBON ALLOWANCE Cost of filling an average family car with petrol has hit £100 for first time Inflation is set to hit 14% for poorest households Global GHG emissions must reduce by 43% by 2030 to avoid climate catastrophe. Higher income households consume three times more carbon than lower income households Reducing energy demand could deliver up… (Transport Wales)


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