Highlighting how and where we can reduce transport emissions
Transport systems are the engines of the economy, both locally and globally, but they are one of the main sources of CO2, accounting for almost 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions, 40% of which comes from road transport alone.
Sustainable transport expert Erika Myers highlights the key areas we need to focus on to reduce these emissions; from alternative fuel-sources in aviation, shipping, ground transport and passenger vehicles, to encouraging sustainable mass-transit, cycling and walking as alternative modes of transport, and recognising that no matter what fuel we use, there are still significant carbon emissions associated with manufacturing process.
Coming up with innovative means of sustainable transport will play a major part in the transition to a net zero economy.
Up Next in Season 2
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RE:TV Reusing Captured Waste
We need to reduce the emissions coming from the energy and industrial sectors if we are to reach Net Zero. CCm Technology's Chief Executive Officer, Pawel Kisielewski and Chief Technical Officer, Professor Peter Hammond explain how they capture carbon dioxide, ammonia, nitrogen and other waste st...
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RE:TV Reabsorbing Carbon
Accelerating carbon capture from natural chemical weathering
With more than 2 trillion tonnes of excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere today, we need to accelerate efforts to capture existing #CO2 as well as reduce our emissions. The oceans are one of the largest carbon sinks on the planet, abs... -
RE:TV Responsive Agriculture
Working with agricultural communities to adapt to climate change in Rwanda
Rwanda's economy is predominantly agricultural, with 80% of the population depending on farming for their livelihoods. Its hilly landscape makes it particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, with increased d...
