You may remember the name Andy Pag, he’s the guy travelling around the world in a vegetable powered bus, well it seems he found himself in a bit of trouble with the Indian police,we received this update via email.
The green traveller attempting to drive around the world in a vegetable oil powered bus, is due [...]

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Environmental groups today issued a manifesto [1] which calls on the next Government to ensure that local, regional and national transport plans are integrated effectively to improve transport and ensure cost-effectiveness. The manifesto sets out proposals which would radically improve transport while keeping spending within existing budgets [2]. It draws on successful initiatives across the [...]

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Today is Blog Action Day an annual event that enables anybody from around the internet to write about the same topic, this year Climate Change.
Climate change is and will continue to effect everything on this planet.  Which ever way you look at the evidence the the climate on the planet is changing and causing more [...]

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An interactive planet for the public to explore UK science and engineering was launched (30th September 2009) by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) – the UK ’s largest government agency for research.
IMPACT! World www.impactworld.org.uk is an innovative new website where users can explore how engineering and physical sciences research is helping to [...]

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More than 30 French university students have collaborated to design the world’s first solar-powered blimp, Nephelios, unveiled at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget last month. This innovative and ecological aircraft, measuring 72 feet long and 18 feet in diameter, with an average speed of 25mph, is set to change the concept of air [...]

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The campaign for better transport are trying to lobby government in the UK. to reduce the cost of train and bus fares making it easier for people to choose low carbon transport.
They are doing this via this fun little video, and they have setup a campaign list which you can join by following this link [...]

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Dr Peter Harrop, chairman of IDTechEX has issued a reporting detailing the current and future development of hybrid and pure electric cars.
A radical change in attitude to electric vehicles has occurred in 2009, resulting in huge new financing from governments and tough new laws that will boost sales. Now all car makers must offer electric [...]

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Save money on your iPhone with these Green iPhone Apps. A single mannequin stun protesting for Climate Justice shuts down a Bank of America branch. Trade in your current mode of transportation with the newest Alternative Autos.

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Responding to the Government’s announcement today that it endorses the building of a third runway at Heathrow, the Campaign for Better Transport said that the decision was out of date and not economically sound.
Stephen Joseph, the group’s executive director, said:
“Across Europe, high-speed rail and telecommunications are replacing short-haul flying as the way to do business; [...]

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London’s Camden council has unveiled its new Green Transport Strategy which it hopes will help make the area more environmentally-friendly.
As well as improving air quality across the borough, it is hoped the scheme will also serve to reduce congestion and make the roads safer.
Running until 2012, the strategy will have an impact on everyone who [...]

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