The European Commission has opened a public consultation on railway noise on its website. The closing date is 31 July.
[mailchimp_signup][/mailchimp_signup]There is a consensus that existing railway rolling stock is too loud. The resulting noise pollution endangers public health and costs local authorities huge amounts of money for noise barriers and insulation. And yet, the technology to make wagons quieter already exists.
Europe must stand firm over its future targets for carmakers as it cannot afford to fall further behind China.
A new briefing assesses carmakers’ implementation of the EU Batteries Regulation due diligence obligations.
A proposed reform will not deliver the necessary overhaul of EU state aid rules, say civil society, researchers and industry.