carbon emissions

The transport secretary Chris Grayling has launched a call for evidence to investigate whether more consumers could reduce their carbon footprint when buying travel tickets.

Local authorities across the capital have jointly unveiled ambitious climate action plans. They aim to cut carbon emissions by 40 per cent by 2040 and achieve a 33 per cent improvement in energy efficiency of their buildings by 2020.

Scotland must bring forward firmer policies on a range of sectors including transport and heating if it is to remain a world leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Investment in low-carbon infrastructure must rise by at least 20 per cent if Scotland is to meet its climate change targets, according to a report.