Politicians need to address transport taboos, not just new technology, to meet carbon targets

Friday, August 15, 2014 - 08:01 in Earth & Climate

Transport accounts for 30% of CO2 emissions in the EU, with emissions rising 36% between 1990 and 2007. The research, carried out by Lund University and the University of Surrey a found a need to dissect the widely-held view that new technologies, such as biofuel and improved aircraft design, will result in carbon reduction targets being met.

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