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A People’s Transportation Package

Front And Centered

Last year the House and the Senate each proposed massive, multi-year packages that failed to pass and failed even harder at closing the justice deficit in our transportation system. People of color have been largely left out of the benefits of the billions spent on transportation and bear a disproportionate share of the burdens.

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Europe Goes Big on Green Recovery Package While America Pushes the Status Quo

GreenTechMedia

Europe is crafting a €750 billion recovery package in response to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. That could enable hundreds of billions more for renewables, efficiency, clean public transport and hydrogen. our recent stimulus package sent billions of dollars to debt-laden oil producers.

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EU recovery package: Net zero launch pad or missed opportunity?

Business Green

As MEPs enter talks over EU Council's €1.8tr recovery package and budget deal, many key green questions remain. Of the overall €1.8tr package encompassing the recovery funding and the 2021-27 budget, EU leaders agreed that 30 per cent should be earmarked for the bloc's climate objectives and transition to net zero.

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How RFID technology is playing a role in reducing waste and increasing recycling

Envirotec Magazine

PragmatIC says its technology could allow a low-cost inlay (tag) to be incorporated in packaging, allowing consumers to access information about product usage, food storage, cooking instructions and local recycling. But, if we focus solely on packaging waste, we ignore the fact that it’s only part of the story.

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Transport Secretary hints at even earlier petrol and diesel phase out date

Business Green

Speaking to BBC Radio , Transport Secretary Grant Shapps today suggested that the ban would come into effect in 2035, "or even 2032". A Department for Transport spokesperson confirmed the government was open to an earlier phase out date. "We

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Government promises £2bn active transport blitz, as fears grow over spike in post-lockdown pollution

Business Green

Government launches £250m emergency active travel fund, but campaigners warn Prime Minister's advice to avoid public transport could fuel car-focused recovery. He added that commuters should also "avoid public transport if at all possible - because we must and will maintain social distancing, and capacity will therefore be limited".

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Major Polluter Drax Among Government-Backed Companies Donating to Northern Tory MPs

DeSmogBlog

The firms were then featured prominently on panels alongside these cabinet ministers, MPs, and local political leaders. A spokesperson for WS Atkins disclosed that speaking on panels was a benefit offered by the NRG as part of their “sponsorship package”.