Author Archives: nradmin

Increased competition in aviation has negative effects on pay and working conditions

Posted on March 14, 2022 by nradmin
After Norwegian airlines got access to the European aviation market cabin crew have become a low-paid occupational group. As a result of the EU/EC's three aviation packages in 1986, 1990 and 1992, the EEA area became a common aviation area with harmonized regulation. Through its EEA agreement,...

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Recycled tyres: Risk and opportunities

Posted on March 11, 2022 by nradmin
Tyre recycling is one way to conserve finite resources and the potential uses appear endless. However, there is a need to increase trust so that tyre-based materials can be seen as raw materials. This can be achieved with the standardisation of relevant physical and chemical properties of...

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Snowy road conditions and road temperatures in the north

Posted on March 9, 2022 by nradmin
In our northern latitudes the amount of snow, sleet and ice vary by season and geography. But by how much? A new study from VTT investigates the distribution of road conditions and road temperatures in Finland. A study from VTT aimed to assess the distribution of road conditions and road...

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Increased circularity of masses is possible thanks to sea transports

Posted on March 7, 2022 by nradmin
SHREK – Swedish harbours’ role in a circular economy – is the name of a two-year research project being run by VTI and several partners. A pilot study involving stabilised clay being transported by sea has yielded positive results – both for the environment and the economy. Photo:...

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Constant conflicts about the role of public transport

Posted on March 1, 2022 by nradmin
Today, public transport is characterised by a concentration of infrastructure and resources to fewer but more attractive “transit corridors”, as well as the ongoing effort to strengthen the attractiveness of public transport as a sustainable alternative to the car. However, this has not always...

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