Author name: Steven Edwards

17/7/20 We are introducing a 20mph speed limit on all our roads, as part of our commitment to making our streets safer, healthier and cleaner for everyone.

Mark Sutton7 July, 2020. Results of an EU-funded survey into the cargo bike industry’s sales suggest that sales across Europe are likely to increase by 50% this year.

Damian Carrington. More than 200,000 tonnes of tiny plastic particles are blown from roads into the oceans every year, according to research.

Hayley Everett.7 July, 2020. The UK’s first CYCLOPS (Cycle Optimised Protected Signals) junction has been launched in Hulme, South Manchester, separating pedestrians and cyclists from traffic to reduce the potential for collisions or conflict

As e-bike adoption continues to grow, a recent study by Shimano has highlighted that it shows no sign of abating in Europe with 24% saying they already own an e-bike, or are “likely to buy or use” one this year; however it’s not looking so good for the UK, with just 7% saying they would like to try an e-bike in the future. 

Jonathan Watts. Livestock farming and fossil fuels are main causes of rise in gas, which is 28 times more powerful than CO2 at trapping heat

How to Rebuild Cities for Caregiving. Decades after critiques on how cities fail caregivers, the same problems remain. The new book “Feminist City” calls for reimagining urban infrastructure.

By Roger Harrabin BBC environment analyst. The vast majority of emissions cuts from electric cars will be wiped out by new road-building, a report says.