Prince Charles eyes conversion of royal train to biodiesel, cuts emissions by 9 percent

In the UK, an annual review of emissions by the household of Prince Charles revealed that the Prince’s estate’s reduced overall carbon emissions by nine percent. The remaining 3,775 tons of CO2e emissions were offset with investments in an agency that promoted tree planting and conservation.

The Prince’s goal is carbon neutrality, and conservation efforts have included a conversion of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles to used cooking oil-based biodiesel. Staff said that plans are underway to convert the royal train to biodiesel.

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