Politicians need to address transport taboos, not just new technology, to meet carbon targets, say researchers
Friday, August 15, 2014 - 13:30
in Earth & Climate
Transport accounts for 30% of CO2 emissions in the EU, with emissions rising 36% between 1990 and 2007. New research has 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.