Judgment of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pramod Tyagi Vs State of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 21/03/3035. A proposal was initiated by State of National Capital Territory of Delhi, Department of Transport to start a Driving Training Institution at Mukundpur and permission was also granted. …
Presentation by Ray Minjares, Clean Air Program Lead at Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2015: Poor in climate change, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, March 11 – 12, 2015.
Presentation by Bart E Croes, chief of the Research Division for the California Air Resources Board at the Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2015: Poor in climate change, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, March 11 – 12, 2015.
This report assesses the economic costs and benefits of decarbonising passenger cars and vans in the UK. A scenario approach has been developed to assess a range of possible futures for vehicle technology in the UK, and then economic modelling has been applied to assess impacts. The study is based …
The urban population in the MENA region is forecasted to grow significantly over the next decades. Cities in the region face major mobility challenges, as transport systems are sometimes inadequate, as investment is directed toward private cars. For cities to remain attractive to inhabitants, mobility obstacles need to be overcome. …
A think tank has said the government should invest £15bn in a Transport for London-style body for the north of England to revitalise transport links. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) said the proposed body would help make George Osborne's vision of a "northern powerhouse" a reality. It has …
Calabar — Cross River State government has disbursed over N1.7 billion directly to 247 communities across the state for the development of environmental and rural infrastructure. This was contained in a World Bank project review implementation progress report released last week. The document showed that Cross River is leading 25 …
This brief presents the technical details and benefits of leapfrogging to Euro VI heavy-duty emission standards and Euro 6 light-duty emission standards rather than progressing through Euro 5/V. As many countries model their vehicle emission standards after those developed for the EU, the lessons learned in the European market should …
This draft guidelines for granting marketing rights for CNG, as transportation fuel, including setting up CNG stations published by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for public consultation.
The European Union will fail to meet its aggressive climate change goals unless significant changes are made, according to a report published Tuesday. The news comes after the group’s 28 member states spent years implementing drastic changes to energy and transportation infrastructure to adhere to the EU's goal of reducing …
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The allocation of J$25 million in the 2015/16 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, is expected to help strengthen the country’s effort to develop a robust national greenhouse gas inventory. The project, which is being funded by the United States Agency for International Development, …
Hong Kong offers the best quality of living among cities in China but has fallen way behind its main competitor Singapore and major Japanese cities, according to a new survey. The city ranked 70th among 230 cities assessed in an annual quality of living survey conducted by consulting firm Mercer. …
Nowhere else on the planet have 28 countries agreed to binding legislation on areas including hazardous chemicals, water quality, waste management and greenhouse gases, argues Hans Bruyninckx Over the past 40 years Europe has developed the most comprehensive, ambitious and binding environmental legislation existing anywhere today. And with good reason: …
In many regions of the world, older, high-emitting vehicles account for a small percentage of the overall vehicle fleet but a disproportionately large share of total emissions. It is estimated that these vehicles may be responsible for more than 50% of particulate matter (PM) and black carbon (BC) emissions by …
Heavy Duty Vehicles conforming to Euro IV and V standards frequently show poor real-world NOx emissions performance. Evidence indicates that new certification protocols in Euro VI resolve this problem, and Euro VI-compliant HDV NOx emissions meet expectations.
This report studies Beijing’s existing parking policies and systems and studies several parking locations, residential, commercial, office and mixed use areas, both on-street and off-street, documenting existing parking practices in Beijing. An analysis of problems identifies the main parking issues and Chinese and international best practices described. Recommendations are given …
The European Commission has adopted a framework strategy that aims to create, for the European Union, a resilient ‘Energy Union' with a forward-looking climate change policy. An annexed action plan presents fifteen "action points" for the coming years, including electricity market legislation, enhanced regional cooperation, increased funding for energy efficiency …
An Act to provide a scientifically planned and evolving framework for the safety of all road users in India, including vulnerable road users, and for enabling the seamless development of a secure, efficient, cost-effective and inclusive transport system for the movement of passenger and freight in the country as well …
The state government today said due to delays in release of funds meant for Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY), the actual target to complete rural road construction could not be achieved. “The centre is delaying release of money for PMGSY which is why there is considerable delay in implementation …
The Delhi Development Authority on Monday saw approval of chapters on environment and transport in Master Plan 2021 in its board meeting chaired by the Lieutenant-Governor. This is in keeping with the DDA’s emphasis on transit-oriented development (TOD), green buildings and rain water harvesting to improve quality of life in …
