Friends of the Earth: Campaigns: Transport: transportactioneurope

Transport Action Europe

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Carbon dioxide emissions from air travel have doubled since 1990.

Aviation now makes up to 12% of the total climate change impact in Europe.

Airport expansion, driven by tax-exempt cheap flights, also has huge impacts on local communities.

The EU wants to help stop climate change. Aviation growth could make this virtually impossible.

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Road transport makes up nearly a quarter of Europe’s carbon emissions. Most of this comes from cars.

More fuel efficient cars would help cut emissions. The car industry has missed a key emissions target by a long way.

The European Commission must make sure car manufacturers deliver the cuts in emissions needed to protect our climate.

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Menu: May 2008
Content: May 2008