Emissions from traffic soar unless drastic action taken: Stringent vehicle rules and higher fuel prices key to curbing CO2.
The study on emissions from traffic in Sweden found that current efforts won't meet the goal of reducing nitrogen oxide emissions by 30% by 1995. If the economy grows more than expected, traffic emissions will increase. To reduce emissions, stricter vehicle regulations and measures to reduce transportation demand are needed. Achieving the target for reducing carbon dioxide emissions requires combining strict vehicle regulations, measures to reduce transportation demand, higher fuel prices, and improving public transportation.