The European Environment Agency said more rigorous measures are needed to meet greenhouse gas emission targets.

The transport sector needs to "raise its game" if the European Union wants to achieve its overall greenhouse gas emission reduction targets by 2020, according a report released today from the European Environment Agency.

Building more efficient cars is not enough, since more and more people are buying and using them, outpacing any gains, said the report.

"Increased car usage and a reduced number of passengers per car negate the improvements gained from improvements in vehicle efficiency," said the study. ... Read full article