11:52, 30 JUN 2019 It’s really changed my mind about cycling in London, writes Lucy Skoulding I had what felt like a very authentic London experience last week. It was the last day of the working week for me and I was eager to head home and get my weekend started. What could possibly get… [Read More]
Climate change: Greenland lost 2 billion tons of ice this week, which is very unusual – CNN
(CNN)Over 40% of Greenland experienced melting Thursday, with total ice loss estimated to be more than 2 gigatons (equal to 2 billion tons) on just that day alone. While Greenland is a big island filled with lots of ice, it is highly unusual for that much ice to be lost in the middle of June…. [Read More]
Madrid’s new rightwing council suspends low-emissions zone | The Guardian
The environmental group Ecologists in Action said Madrid Central had already brought about record reductions in nitrogen dioxide levels, with pollution from the gas 48% lower in April 2019 than during the same month last year. “It’s very clear that it’s reducing pollution and has been adopted very willingly by people,” said the group’s co-ordinator,… [Read More]
How Bamboo From Ghana Ends Up As Trendy German Bicycles – forbes
Lucy Sherriff Small BusinessJournalist covering social business and environment Bikes – not the kind with an engine – are fast becoming a status symbol, says Maximilian Schay, founder of German start-up MyBoo. “People really care about their bikes, and they’ve become something more than just getting from A to B. It’s about lifestyle, and the… [Read More]
Oil majors gear up for wave of climate change liability lawsuits | Financial Times
Local US authorities seek compensation for costs ranging from sea wall upgrades to retrofitting storm drains June 9, 2019 Fossil fuel companies are already grappling with the risks posed by climate change, from the physical threats of extreme weather to the challenge of switching to cleaner energy. Now they have a new item rising up… [Read More]
Good Cycling Facility of the Week: 27th June 2019 new protected cycleway in the London borough of Waltham Forest: CEoGB
This week’s Good Cycling Facility is a new protected cycleway in the London borough of Waltham Forest. This cycleway will run the length of Lea Bridge Road, fully separated from the road. This particular section is ‘swapped’ with the footway, in order to minimise conflict with pedestrians at the bus stop, There is a kerb… [Read More]
The Ranty Highwayman: My Continuing Adventures In Time & Space
Where did the last 15 years go? It’s a question which has been playing on my mind a great deal for the last few months and now I am at the end of an event I have been waiting a long time for. Friday was my last day working as a local authority engineer and… [Read More]
Elephant bike: ‘Buy one – and change someone’s life’ | The Guardian
Martin LoveSun 30 Jun 2019 06.00 BST This upcycled old postie’s bike is the ultimate in feelgood cycling – for you and for villagers in Malawi Elephant bike Price £250, cycleofgood.com Frame steel Gears 3 speed This is the original ‘buy one, give one’ bike. When you buy one, the charity Cycle of Good, which… [Read More]
London council under new pressure over cycling scheme veto | The Guardian
the guardian) Kensington and Chelsea council fails to provide basic information on those it says opposed plan Peter WalkerSun 30 Jun 2019 13.49 BST One of the UK’s wealthiest councils is facing renewed pressure over its decision to block a flagship safer cycling scheme after it emerged the authority could not say what proportion of… [Read More]
Galloway Gran Mavis Paterson smashes LEJOG record | Cycling UK
ByClaire Hutchison Tuesday, 25 June 2019 An 81-year-old Cycling UK member has proved age is but a number after becoming the oldest woman to pedal from Land’s End to John o’ Groats. Mavis Paterson, a grandmother from Stranraer in Dumfries and Galloway, completed the 960-mile route in memory of her three children, who all passed… [Read More]