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National Awards celebrate the benefits of ICT
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£30m boost for low carbon transport
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Health to be at centre of climate change fight
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News Story

£30m boost for low carbon transport

Friday 26th March 2010

By Mike Jones

Low carbon buses and fuel generated from everyday waste are at the centre of a £30million Government fund to help reduce emissions from transport.

The plans form part of the Department for Transport’s wider strategy to encourage a radical shift to low carbon transport and improve air quality in our cities.

As part of the funding, local authorities and bus operators will have the opportunity to bid for an additional £10million to buy new low carbon buses. This is an extension to the existing scheme which is delivering around 350 low carbon buses in England.

There will also be a £3.5million pot to support the increased use of biogas - a sustainable renewable fuel produced from waste material. Biogas can be used in the same way as conventional fossil fuels, powering vehicles and homes.

The Government believes that generating fuel from waste has the potential to provide significant environmental benefits and will be crucial in helping the UK meet its tough carbon reduction targets.

Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis said: "I want Britain to be at the forefront of ultra-low carbon technology, blazing a trail for environmentally-friendly transportation.

"These measures will not only help us to reduce emissions but also provide a sustainable and economically viable alternative to traditional carbon-based transport.

"I am confident that we are on the right track to deliver a greener and cleaner industry that meets the needs of society as a whole whilst addressing the environmental challenges we face."

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