Новости за 17.09.2024

Liquefied natural gas has become a major growth driver for the energy industry. Burning much more cleanly than either coal or oil, gas has earned a place in the energy transition—but that place is far from secure. Despite continued strong demand for LNG—which saw Qatar order 12 new LNG carriers—the expected growth in that demand may fail to live up to expectations. What's more, challenges abound on the supply side, from sanctions on Russian LNG to supply chain and regulatory problems with U.S. projects... Читать дальше...

By Sarah Collins of CAM, The personal carbon footprint of the richest people in society is grossly underestimated, both by the rich themselves and by those on middle and lower incomes, no matter which country they come from. At the same time, both the rich and the poor drastically overestimate the carbon footprint of the poorest people. An international group of researchers, led by the Copenhagen Business School, the University of Basel and the University of Cambridge, surveyed 4,000 people from Denmark... Читать дальше...

This project is a renovation of a condominium unit with an area of approximately 57 square meters located in central Tokyo, Japan. Although the unit is compact, it is a sun-filled corner room and faces a large botanical garden, offering the potential for a rich living environment despite its small size.

Other News Sources - A new report has revealed plans for a rail link between the Midlands and the North-west, at a far lower cost than the scrapped HS2 northern leg.

Other News Sources - Last week, Hammersmith tube station turned 150 years old, and to mark its sesquicentenary, the station has been given an artistic makeover.

Other News Sources - The company also announced that it has opened applications for the programme?s seventh round.

Other News Sources - A recent call for more taxis at Heathrow Airport has reignited frustrations over the restrictive access system in place for cabbies.

Railnews - Two operators with National Rail Contracts reached their core expiry dates yesterday, but they seem set to remain in the private sector for now. Greater Anglia and West Midlands Trains could both theoretically have been terminated, but in practice the Government is waiting for the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill to become law. It received its Third Reading in the House of Commons on 3 September, and had its First Reading in the House of Lords the following day. When law... Читать дальше...

Rail Magazine - Preparations are under way for the start of GB Railfreight?s contract to move brand new Piccadilly Line trains from East Yorkshire to London.

Rail Magazine - The CPT, which represents bus and coach companies, is welcoming a Department for Transport announcement of exemptions to Accessible Information Regulations (AIR) for coaches used on rail replacement services.

Other Regional Press - Devon County?s cabinet has approved a new scheme at Barnstaple Railway Station which will make it easier for passengers to transfer between bus services and trains and access the town centre.

Other Regional Press - Plans to reopen a railway line have reached the end of the line - despite widespread support for the scheme.

Other Regional Press - Ticket prices have gone up by nearly 5 - to match the national price hike - following a six-month prize freeze and it has caught some commuters by surprise.

Other Regional Press - A FIFE MSP has welcomed what he calls an "embarrassing defeat" for the Scottish Government over their plans to reintroduce peak fares on ScotRail services.

Lancashire Telegraph - A train operator has revealed why its onboard wi-fi blocks Tinder and other dating apps.

Wales Online - Computer generated footage showing the new ?100m tramline that will run between Cardiff Central railway station and Cardiff Bay has been released. The impressions, created by Cardiff-based architectural firm, the Urbanists, show what the first trams in the city since the mid-twentieth century could look like.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Figures from Nexus reveal a rise of almost 20 in two years and a new record for Metro, bus and the Shields Ferry

Liverpool Echo - Dozens of new trains came on service as part of a mp;pound;500m investment last year

Daily Post (North Wales) - An exciting future lies ahead for a popular Eyri heritage narrow gauge railway which is now poised for a multi-million pound expansion. After a ten-year battle the Bala Lake Railway recently won planning permission for a major upgrade and expansion.

Bristol Live - The pedestrianisation of Broadmead, plus changes to transport in the city centre, aims to promote buses, cycling and walking

Bradford Telegraph & Argus - The volunteer-run organisation behind the weekend DalesBus network is celebrating World Car Free Day and Catch the Bus month by promoting its bus services to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.

Bolton News - New publicly owned buses could be set to roll out across Bolton with a government ban set to lift.

Birmingham Post - The mainline train station and its integrated 900,000 sq ft business park would help Wales out punch its weight in attracting inward investment shows a leaked Savills report

Birmingham Post - Harland mp;amp; Wolff is set to meet with shareholders on Thursday amid reports the troubled shipbuilder could be on the brink of administration

Labour List - It?s hugely exciting to see the new government going full steam ahead with plans to bring rail franchises into public ownership, supported by 76 of the UK public.