What are the interdependencies between addressing different environmental impacts (e.g., CO2 and noise)?
Background
The reducing environmental impacts strategic priority is in recognition that there is an environmental aspect to all transport, and therefore almost all the work of DfT. Transport is the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gases in the UK, contributing 27% of domestic emissions in 2019. Our transport system must change to deliver the government’s Net Zero ambition and DfT will drive forwards that change through our longer-term green transport agenda. On decarbonisation specifically, we published our Transport decarbonisation plan (TDP) in July 2021, which sets out the steps we will take to deliver the necessary carbon reductions across every form of transport. Sustainability will be at the heart of levelling-up. People everywhere will feel the benefits – villages, towns, cities, and countryside will be cleaner, greener, healthier and more prosperous and pleasant environments in which to live and work
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Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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Real-Time Monitoring Networks and Transport Emissions for Tailored Zero Pollution Action Plans in European Cities
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Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on real-time monitoring networks for transport emissions and tailored zero pollution action plans, directly addressing the interdependencies between addressing different environmental impacts.
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Optimising air quality and health benefits associated with a low-emission transport and mobility revolution in the UK
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Why might this be relevant?
The project partially answers the question as it focuses on the interdependencies between addressing air quality and health benefits associated with low-emission transport, but does not specifically mention CO2 and noise.
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Network Emissions/Vehicle Flow Management Adjustment (NEVFMA)
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Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses the impact of traffic management and regulations on emissions, but does not directly focus on the interdependencies between different environmental impacts.