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Fiat 500

Julie Marshall falls in love with the diminutive Fiat 500 all over again Julie Marshall

Suzuki Swace

Stylish, practical and safe to drive. Julie Marshall

Coldplay performs at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. Photo by Mads Claus Rasmussen / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP via Getty Images

Going Green: Musicians can help in tackling climate change Angela Terry

Mazda CX-60

Mazda’s CX-60 diesel is impressively efficient Julie Marshall

Suzuki Swace

New and improved Suzuki Swace reviewed Julie Marshall

Students in the Netherlands have built a 3D printed car that is fully electric and removes carbon dioxide from the air.

Students build fully electric car that removes carbon dioxide from air Dennis Morton

Land Rover Discovery review: seven-seat pioneer still one of the best

Mazda's CX-60 is the Japanese manufacturer's largest SUV to date - and its most powerful road car.

Road test - Mazda CX-60 Julie Marshall

Seeing the sights on foot can help to cut your carbon footprint when travelling (photo: Adobe)

Ten tips for tourists to cut their carbon footprint Fiona Evans

It has been a year since the Tyne Tunnel went 'cashless'.

One year of 'cashless' Tyne Tunnel Daniel Holland

All roadworks are now complete at the Tyne Tunnel

Tyne Tunnel announces completion of all works Sam Johnson

Tyne Tunnel bosses have launched an information campaign for summer users.

Tyne Tunnel bosses pledge to help day-trippers avoid fines during summer Ross Robertson

2022 Honda HR-V review: Sensible SUV puts passengers first Matt Allan

Philip Smith, Chief Executive at TT2.

Tyne Tunnel operator reveal statistics since changing to cashless system Sam Johnson

Switching to plant-based cheese can reduce carbon emissions by 50 per cent compa... Richard Jenkins

Use Earth Day 2022 to consider five small changes that can help to cut e-waste (photo: musicMagpie)

Earth Day 2022: Experts reveal 5 simple ways to help cut e-waste

The proposed Quantafuel Sunderland plant.

Plastics recycling plant planned for Port of Sunderland Chris Cordner

New number plates: 7 ways to save money on your car costs in 2022 Fiona Evans

Take the train rather than flying (photo: Shutterstock)

Going Green - Are you thinking of making great escape with sun summer break? Chris Page

The Tyne Tunnel

Lane changes to Tyne Tunnel announced Sam Johnson

Work to remove the toll booths is underway.

Tyne Tunnel booths being demolished after switch to cashless crossing system Daniel Holland

2021 Honda HR-V hyrbid review: It’s nice to be nice By The Newsroom

More than a third of British females are unaware of the impact single-use period... Richard Jenkins

(l-r) Transport lead Martin Gannon and TT2 chief executive Phil Smith

Tyne Tunnel bosses confirm date for going completely cashless Daniel Holland

Phil Smith, CEO of tunnels operator TT2

Tyne Tunnel chiefs promise faster journeys and huge cut in pollution Daniel Holland

Electric car quotas and £620m for chargers under new Net Zero strategy Matt Allan

In 2020, Vodafone committed itself to reaching net-zero emissions by 2040 (image: Alan Lu/Vodaphone)

Vodafone is switching to sim cards made using recycled plastic Henry Sandercock

Mazda6 review: is this the last chance for saloons? Matt Allan

Volvo V90 PHEV review: premium practicality from stylish Swede Matt Allan

Neuron's e-scooters have now covered 100,000 miles of distance since the trial launched at the end of March.

Neuron’s e-scooters cover 100,000 miles of distance in Sunderland

Drivers of older cars will have to pay more for their fuel

What is E10 petrol? UK’s new fuel explained Matt Allan

1 in 4 drivers in the dark about E10 fuel as new petrol rolled out Matt Allan

BMW 4 Series

BMW 4 Series review: confident coupe faces down its critics Matt Allan

By 2040 sales of all new combustion engined lorries will be outlawed

New diesel vans and lorries to be banned by 2040 Matt Allan

Train tickets ‘cost 50% more’ than plane fares - and journey times are much long...

Progress on harmful emissions

Sunderland moving towards 'greener' future Federica Bedendo

According to e-scooter provider Neuron, 86% of riders in Sunderland believe they have made a positive impact on the city.

More than 80% of e-scooters riders say they have made a positive impact Ryan Smith

Ford Fiesta MHev review: supermini joins the green party Matt Allan

New Land Rover Defender V8 packs 518bhp and £100k price tag Matt Allan

Government confirms E10 petrol will become standard despite risks to older cars:... Matt Allan

Facebook is cracking down on climate misinformation in the UK - these are the biggest environment myths debunked (Photo: Shutterstock)

Facebook is cracking down on climate misinformation in the UK - these are the bi... Ethan Shone

Audi e-tron GT revealed along with 637bhp RS version Matt Allan

Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV review Matt Allan

2021 Toyota Hilux review Jim McGill

Suzuki S-Cross Hybrid review Steven Chisholm

Plug-in hybrids ‘10 times more polluting than claimed’, says campaign group Matt Allan

Petrol and diesel cars ban: when it starts, which vehicles won’t be allowed afte... Matt Allan

Cupra Leon e-Hybrid charges ahead of petrol-only versions as order books open Matt Allan

Suzuki Swace hybrid estate launches in the UK Matt Allan

Review: Renault Clio E-Tech hybrid Matt Allan