Mobility gaps loom large in Sydney’s zero emission blueprint

Australia is better known for its beaches and wildlife than for air pollution and urban congestion, but there is a serious problem lurking behind the laid-back lifestyle. It is one of the few OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries still lacking greenhouse gas emissions standards for vehicles. According to the 2018 Climate Council report, 'Waiting for the Green Light: Transport Solutions to Climate Change', transport is the country's second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, following only electricity.