Transport & Cities
Solar Impulse team to resume round-the-world solar-powered flight
The Solar Impulse team says it is ready to resume its round-the-world flight from Hawaii, after suffering damage to the aircraft’s batteries last July.
Read MoreSwitched On London calls for public energy company as poll finds two-thirds of residents hesitate to put on heating
Switched On London has released a report making the case for a new public energy company for the capital, which could provide clean energy and engage citizens with climate change issues.
Read MoreUWE to cut cars on Bristol campuses with car sharing website
The University of the West of England has introduced joinmyjourney for its students and staff to reduce the number of cars at its Bristol campuses.
Read MoreGovernment launches strategy to double cycling rates by 2040
The Department for Transport and Robert Goodwill has published a draft strategy to double cycling rates and reverse the decline in walking.
Read MoreStirling street lighting project set to cut power consumption by 63%
Stirling Council is installing 12,000 LED lamps and 4,000 lampposts through a £9.87million Green Loan from the Green Investment Bank, saving a predicted £31million over the next 30 years.
Read MoreExperts call for amendment to house-building law to avoid flooding
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Charities and experts have called on the government to amend its proposed house-building law to require developers to use local land’s natural ability to absorb rainwater, to avoid causing an additional flood risk.
Read MoreHeathrow Airport sets out sustainability guidelines for food retailers
Heathrow Airport has set out sustainability targets for its food and beverage retailers.
Read MoreVolvo drives for standardised electric car charging
Volvo Cars has called on the global automotive industry to standardise charging infrastructure for electric cars.
Read MoreTwelve-mile ‘Crossrail for the bike’ to open in London
A stretch of nearly twelve miles of traffic-free segregated tracks or low-traffic streets between Westminster and Barking is to open to cyclists in April.
Read MorePower-bike rental service launches at University of Brighton
A fleet of ten electronically-assisted bikes are now available to rent by staff and students at the University of Brighton.
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