Solar Energy News  
AEROSPACE
IATA head slams EU plans to include aviation in emissions trading

by Staff Writers
 Geneva (AFP) June 25, 2008
 The International Air Transport Association on Wednesday criticised European Union proposals to include the aviation industry in a scheme that would require airlines to trade emission allowances.

"Unilaterally bringing aviation into the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) seeks to limit mobility and adds 4.2 billion euros (6.6 billion dollars) to the cost of travel. But reducing emissions is more effective than charging for them," said IATA chief Giovanni Bisignani in a statement.

He called on European governments to cast aside their 'tunnel-vision' on emissions trading, reiterating that emissions cuts could be achieved through a better solution of uniting Europe's 35 air navigation service providers, thereby optimising routes and reducing delays.

The so-called Single European Sky project could save up to 12 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, said IATA.

"Europe must refocus. First, it must put aside its ETS proposal. Making decisions in the middle of an energy crisis for an ETS to be implemented in five years is crazy," Bisignani said.

The emission taxes would fill government coffers but "they do little for the environment", he added.

Related Links
 Aerospace News at SpaceMart.com


Memory Foam Mattress Review
SPACE MEDIA NETWORK PROMOTIONS
 Solar Energy Solutions
Tempur-Pedic Mattress Comparison ...
Newsletters :: SpaceDaily :: SpaceWar :: TerraDaily :: Energy Daily
XML Feeds :: Space News :: Earth News :: War News :: Solar Energy News


AEROSPACE
China to roll out new turboprop plane: report
 Beijing (AFP) June 25, 2008
 China's new turboprop plane is expected to make its debut at the weekend with the aim of increasing Chinese world market share for propeller aircraft, state press said Wednesday.






CIVIL NUCLEAR
  • Britain to sign nuclear deal with energy-poor Jordan
  • Bulgaria to look at new reactors at partly shut nuclear plant
  • Australia must strengthen India ties: foreign minister
  • Analysis: Middle East nuclear renaissance?

    • CLIMATE SCIENCE
  • Greenland Ice Core Analysis Shows Drastic Climate Change Near End Of Last Ice Age
  • Tokyo approves Japan's first greenhouse gas curbs
  • UN climate chief asks G8 summit to agree on 2020 emission targets
  • Ice Cores Map Dynamics Of Sudden Climate Changes

    • FARM NEWS
  • Exploited Fish Make Rapid Comeback In World's Largest No-Take Marine Reserve Network
  • Pigs Prefer 3 Square Meals A Day
  • Japanese fishermen to go on strike over fuel costs
  • Florida megadeal aims to restore fabled wetlands, close US Sugar

    • FLORA AND FAUNA
  • Birds Migrate Earlier, But Some May Be Left Behind As The Climate Warms Rapidly
  • Life On The Edge: To Disperse, Or Become Extinct
  • African Frogs Can Morph Toes Into Claws
  • Single Insecticide Application Can Kill 3 Cockroach Generations

    • ROCKET SCIENCE
  • Pratt And Whitney Rocketdyne Contract Option For Solar Thermal Propulsion Rocket Engine
  • NASA, ATK Conduct First Launch Abort System Igniter Test For Orion
  • Orion's New Launch Abort Motor Test Stand Ready For Action
  • Researchers To Upgrade Safety And Performance Of Rocket Fuel

    • NUCLEAR SPACE
  • Nuclear Power In Space - Part 2
  • Outside View: Nuclear future in space
  • Nuclear Power In Space

    • EARTH OBSERVATION
  • Bird Watchers And Space Technology Come Together In New Study
  • Ocean Satellite Launch Critical To Australian science
  • GAO Report Reveals Continuing Problems With NPOESS
  • Satellite for tracking sea levels set for launch

    • TECH SPACE
  • BAE Computers To Manage Data Processing For Satellite Missions
  • 'Spore' computer game aliens coming to virtual life
  • Space Radar To Improve Mining Safety
  • Integral Systems Integrated Solution To Support JCSAT-12

    • The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright Space.TV Corporation. AFP and UPI Wire Stories are copyright Agence France-Presse and United Press International. ESA Portal Reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space.TV Corp on any Web page published or hosted by Space.TV Corp. Privacy Statement