Driving, flying, shipping contribute nearly quarter of emissionsSome car makers commit to phasing out fossil-fuel vehiclesSome major economies and producers absent Automakers, airlines and governments unveiled a raft of pledges at the U.N. climate summit on Wednesday to slash greenhouse gas emissions from global transport, albeit with some conspicuous absences. Driving, flying and shipping contribute nearly a quarter of the world’s manmade greenhouse gas emissions, making transport a valuable target in the effort to fight climate change. FILE PHOTO: Exhaust fumes are seen coming from a vehicle stopped at traffic lights in Jakarta. REUTERS/Beawiharta U.S. car makers Ford and General Motors and Germany's Daimler read more were among a group that committed to phasing out fossil-f...
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