Transport

However, the agreed policy package has been widely criticised by nations and environmental groups as deeply underpowered in the face of shipping’s sizeable climate impacts

Northern Ireland-based bus manufacturer reveals largest ever investment to expand hydrogen and electric R&D and deploy 1,400 new zero emission buses and coaches by 2026

Funding is set to support efforts led by 12 local authorities alongside bus operators to bolster zero emission fleets

Cruise line Viking and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri reveal plans for new zero emission ship, with agreements in place for two more to be delivered by 2031

However some nations are more on board with ambitious green shipping measures than others, explain University of Manchester's Simon Bullock, the University of Melbourne's Christiaan De Beukelaer, and UCL's Tristan Smith

New ship is first of 34 vessels which the UK shipowner is planning to fit with rotor sails in a bid to deliver sizeable fuel and emissions savings

Sales of new fossil fuel cars are to be phased out from 2030 followed by hybrids from 2035, and carmakers are to be given greater flexibilities to meet annual EV sales quotas

Industry figures show EV sales for the first quarter increased 38 per cent, putting the UK on track to meet Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate targets

Government argues it is 'anti aviation emissions, not flying' but environmental groups warn move risks driving up emissions, air pollution, and noise

Fresh investment aims to support development of low carbon aviation ecosystem, with eco-friendly air taxis slated to take off from 2028