aviation

Policy

Eight key green takeaways from the 2019 Spring Statement

Chancellor Philip Hammond covers aviation emissions, housing, biodiversity, energy efficiency and green gas in UK economic update

clock 13 March 2019 • 9 min read

Politics

Spring Statement: Chancellor unveils policies to 'build sustainability into the heart' of UK economy

Philip Hammond argues UK must "apply the creativity of the marketplace" to solve climate change as he announces new energy efficiency, biodiversity, construction, and carbon offsetting policies

clock 13 March 2019 • 7 min read

Aviation

CORSIA is a unique opportunity to make growth in international aviation carbon-neutral

But Europe must step up to ensure strict standards, argues EDF's Baroness Bryony Worthington

clock 08 March 2019 • 4 min read

Aviation

Airlines under pressure to act on emissions

New research suggests airlines' climate plans fall well short of Paris Agreement targets

clock 05 March 2019 • 2 min read

Aviation

CCC warns without a 'true zero-carbon plane' demand for aviation may have to be curbed

UK's climate body confirms net zero target assessment will be published in May, stressing greater effort will be needed to cut aviation emissions

clock 14 February 2019 • 5 min read

Policy

Reports: Danish newspaper tackles journalists' air travel in bid to cut CO2

Major Denmark broadsheet Politiken pledges to end domestic air travel and minimise international flights for assignments

clock 11 January 2019 • 1 min read

Aviation

'Papering over the cracks': New aviation strategy relies on success of CORSIA to deliver promised 'green growth'

Long awaited Aviation 2050 strategy sets path for continued growth in UK aviation sector, relying on international action to limit emissions

clock 17 December 2018 • 3 min read

Politics

Report: What would net zero by 2045 look like for the UK

New study from WWF suggests net zero emissions by 2045 is possible for the UK - provided changes in industry, energy and lifestyle roll out nationwide

clock 21 November 2018 • 6 min read

Aviation

Norwegian Air optimisted flight technology aims to cut CO2 by 16,000 tonnes

Budget airline expands cooperation with Swedish tech firm to further reduce fuel consumption and cut costs from its flights

clock 22 October 2018 • 2 min read

R&D

Carbon fibre bodywork can store power, scientists discover

Carbon fibres can work as battery electrodes to store electric power - potentially paving the way for lightweight electric vehicles and even electric planes

clock 19 October 2018 • 1 min read