Jonathon Harker24 April, 2020 Follow the examples of Brighton, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Glasgow – is the message Cycling UK is delivering to council leaders across the UK. The charity is urging councils to put – quick and cheap – measures in place during the coronavirus lockdown to make cycling and walking safer. Measures Cycling UK […]
By Emma Farge * U.N. agency expects 6% drop in carbon emissions * WMO says climate still warming in 2020 * Urges climate change action in same spirit as COVID-19 (Recasts, adds details and quotes throughout) GENEVA, April 22 (Reuters) – The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to cause the biggest fall in carbon dioxide emissions
Matthew Fleischersenior Digital Editor April 22, 20209:04 Am On April 3, residents of the Indian city of Jalandhar saw something they hadn’t in at least 40 years: the spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas walling off the far eastern outskirts of their city. Halfway around the world, at roughly the same time, I had the
Thomson Reuters · Posted: Apr 22, 2020 7:23 AM ET | Last Updated: April 22 The coronavirus pandemic is expected to drive carbon dioxide emissions down six per cent this year, the head of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday, in what would be the biggest yearly drop since World War II. “This
Daisy Narayanan – Director of Urbanism 9th MARCH 2020 Themes of equity and social justice are deeply embedded in what we experience. Especially as women or the more vulnerable in society. How we travel, how we experience our streets and our public spaces, how safe and how welcome we feel are being discussed far more
22.04.2020 By Detective Superintendent Andy Cox, Metropolitan Police Every death on our roads is tragic and unacceptable and, as the Metropolitan Police lead for Vision Zero, I see first-hand the utter devastation caused by serious and fatal collisions. Despite significant progress to reduce road danger over the last decade, more can and must be done.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, while many of us are working from home, our work continues. In this time of crisis, our movement for safe streets for all New Yorkers remains critical. While we can’t rally at the steps of City Hall or organize in-person, we all have a role to play in continuing to advocate
Jonathon Harker8 April, 2020 While much of the country is self-isolating and making essential journeys only, anecdotal evidence has indicated there’s a lot less motor vehicle traffic on the road – arguably making cyclists more noticeable. It turns out the official statistics (reported by the Guardian) bear those impressions out. Yesterday’s Transport Committee meeting noted
Australia’s peak representative body for cyclists has called on governments to transform roads into cycleways to ease traffic on bike paths Justine Landis-HanleyLast modified on Wed 22 Apr 2020 12.22 BST Australian bike retailers are struggling to keep up with the boom in sales since coronavirus restrictions came into force last month. “We’re the new
21 April 2020 Roger Harrabin The UK government’s climate change adviser is urging ministers to reconsider plans for road-building and switch the investment into broadband. The government plans £28bn worth of new roads to relieve congestion. But the head of the Climate Change Committee, says it could be cheaper, better for the economy, and climate-friendly
