Reducing Car Use May be the Key to Better Health

With just 39 per cent of men and 29 per cent of women reaching the Department of Health’s recommended level of health-enhancing physical activity, the answer to the UK’s growing obesity problem could depend on people choosing to swap car journeys...

UK Low Carbon Car Clubs Receive Government Funding Boost

United Kingdom (UK) Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced that car clubs are set to benefit from an extra £40,000 of Government funding. The money will be used to support car club development in the UK. Membership of car clubs allows access to...

U.K. Department for Transport Launches Climate Change Campaign on Impact of Car Use

The U.K. Department for Transport has launched an advertising campaign aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from car use. The TV advert – due to be aired from Saturday 7th November – highlights that by driving five miles less a week, any driver can...

Greens in Australia Introduce Amendments for Carbon Bill

Australian environmental groups have welcomed the release of the Greens proposed amendments to the CPRS legislation. Calling on senators to support the changes to the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), the Australian Conservation Foundation’s...