fuel efficiency

Surging Fuel Prices Spur Green Backlash in Europe

29 May 2008 - 12:00pm
Globe & Mail

With dramatically increasing fuel costs, European consumers formerly amenable to "green" taxes are turning against them, leading to fears that ambitious emission-control policies may not be achievable.

Implications of Driving Less

16 March 2008 - 11:00am
American Public Transportation Association (APTA)

A new report from the American Public Transportation Association hypothesizes that people who live in places shaped by transit tend to drive less thereby reducing their overall petroleum use and their carbon footprint.

Transit's Environmental Benefits

9 March 2008 - 7:00am
Seattle Post-Intelligencer

A recent study from the Washington Public Interest Research Group shows the environmental benefits of public transit.

U.S. Gas Consumption Drops - First Time In 16 Years

6 March 2008 - 2:00pm
Wall Street Journal

Economic recession and soaring gas prices have resulted in the largest, demand-induced, sustained decline in gas consumption in 16 years. Motorists are reacting to the higher prices and weaker economy in their vehicle selection and driving behavior.

Smart Transport Emission Reductions

7 December 2007 - 2:46pm

Last week I attended the NREL Energy Analysis Forum, where leading North American energy analysts discussed current thinking concerning greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies, much of which involves emission cap and trade programs (as summarized in the report by Resources for the Future, "Key Congressional Climate Change Legislation Compared"). Similarly, a recent report, "Reducing U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: How Much At What Cost" evaluates emission reduction strategies according to their cost effectiveness.

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