the guardian) Three years after the Dieselgate scandal erupted, number of highly polluting diesel vehicles on Europe’s roads has risen to 43 million Damian CarringtonLast modified on Mon 17 Sep 2018 23.10 BST Three years after the Dieselgate scandal erupted, number of highly polluting diesel vehicles on Europe’s roads has risen to 43 million The… [Read More]
Air pollution particles found in mothers’ placentas
the guardian) New research shows direct evidence that toxic air – already strongly linked to harm in unborn babies – travels through mothers’ bodies Damian CarringtonLast modified on Sun 16 Sep 2018 09.31 BST New research shows direct evidence that toxic air – already strongly linked to harm in unborn babies – travels through mothers’… [Read More]
Dec 2017) Air pollution harm to unborn babies may be global health catastrophe, warn doctors
the guardian) New UK research links toxic air to low birth weight that can cause lifelong damage to health, raising fears that millions of babies worldwide are being harmed Damian CarringtonLast modified on Wed 14 Feb 2018 16.34 GMT New UK research links toxic air to low birth weight that can cause lifelong damage to… [Read More]
France to triple size of transport cycling in time for the 2024 Olympics, says PM
Bike Biz) Carlton Reid11 hours ago All French secondary schools to give cycling lessons by 2022. French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has revealed plans to use the 2024 Olympics as the impetus to grow transport cycling in France. Speaking in Nantes at the weekend, Philippe said: “We plan to triple the share of cycling to… [Read More]
Vision Zero: has the drive to eliminate road deaths lost its way?
the guardian) Any city can brand its safety projects ‘Vision Zero’. New York has had success, while LA has failed. London is the latest city to sign up – but local opposition has already blocked the mayor’s flagship pedestrianisation of Oxford Street Mon 17 Sep 2018 Bill de Blasio was two weeks into his term… [Read More]
I Got Arrested To Prevent an Accident
Medium) link to original article My search for the real reason why people hate speed cameras Jessie SingerSep 12 Senior Editor @TransAlt. Journalist: BuzzFeed, New York Magazine, The Guardian, ect. Subscribe: tinyletter.com/accident The woman who handcuffed me asked if I was cold. It was June. We stood in the sun in the middle of the… [Read More]
RAC – grossly irresponsibie? > ‘Speed cameras – tips and facts so you don’t get caught out’
RAC Drive) Speed cameras – tips and facts so you don’t get caught out Speed cameras are one of the most contentious points of motoring for a great many drivers. Whether you see their benefits or not, you’ll have to learn to live with them, so it is advisable to know all you can on… [Read More]
Road Safety (Schools) — Jesse NormanParliamentary Under-Secretary (DfT): 13 Sep 2018: We stminster Hall debates – TheyWorkForYou
TheyWorkForYou) Jesse NormanParliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) It is a very important issue. As the hon. Gentleman will know, in a previous incarnation, I led a vigorous and successful cross-party group to try to reduce costs in private finance initiatives. Believe me, I understand how expensive public procurement can be. As he will have seen,… [Read More]
On whether cycling is worth it at all
Banging on about bikes) September 13, 2018 / Nick Hubble / Banging on about bikes Folks, tonight I feel closer to quitting the whole cycling lark than I’ve ever been. This week, still only four days old, I’ve had so many depressing, worrying, dangerous incidents that it’s sapped what little joy I’ve managed to muster… [Read More]
Fjords, ferries and forks: cycling the Haute Route Norway
the guardian) Tackling a tough, three-day course around Stavanger, Peter Kimpton battles the elements to discover a stunning landscape that involves as much water as land Peter Kimpton Fri 14 Sep 2018 Garlanded with wispy clouds, jagged mountains rise sharply above glassy lakes, reflected to sky with such perfection you are almost dizzy with how… [Read More]
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