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Scotland’s climate targets are in danger of becoming meaningless, warns advisory group

Envirotec Magazine

Since the Scottish Climate Change Act became law in 2009, the Scottish Government has failed to achieve 7 of the 11 legal targets. Shared transport such as car clubs, bike share schemes, demand responsive transport and e-scooters is how the shift away from private cars can be achieved.

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Recycling e-waste should be a legal requirement in the EU, says report

Envirotec Magazine

A UN-backed report funded by the EU outlines a proposal whereby the recycling of certain components and sub-systems within electronic equipment should be mandated by law. Neodymium iron boron magnets from hard disc drives, and electrical engines of e-bikes, scooters and end-of-life vehicles (ELVs).

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'On the cusp of a transport revolution': Green mobility projects secure ÂŁ90m funding boost

Business Green

Government also seeks views on 'biggest shake up of transport laws in a generation' to harness emerging green transport technologies such as electric scooters. This review will ensure we understand the potential impacts of a wide range of new transport modes such as e-scooters, helping to properly inform any decisions on legalisation.

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'On the cusp of a transport revolution': Green mobility projects secure ÂŁ90m funding

Business Green

Government also seeks views on 'biggest shake up of transport laws in a generation' to harness emerging green transport technologies such as electric scooters. This review will ensure we understand the potential impacts of a wide range of new transport modes such as e-scooters, helping to properly inform any decisions on legalisation.

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Guarding against 'greenwash': Inside the fight against misleading corporate green claims

Business Green

Meanwhile, soaring demand for planet-friendly products and services has led to an explosion in new types of 'green' goods, from plant-based sausages and e-scooters to carbon offset schemes and heat pumps, each one touting its environmental and sustainability credentials. "And

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How Taiwan is your best choice for sourcing EV solutions

Charged

This month, the European Parliament formally approved a law to ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars in the European Union starting in 2035. The world’s major automobile markets such as the United States and Europe are taking steps to phase out gas-powered vehicles. At the same time, EVs and e-buses are also exhibited.

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

Among other challenges, Lyft’s scooter rentals mostly have flopped, but the company isn’t giving up on micromobility. Ridesharing demand crashed with COVID-19, and Lyft became part of the frontline delivery and medical access infrastructure. And its LyftUp effort seeks to meet transportation needs in underserved urban communities.