Understanding the key concepts of transmissibility and infectious dose should reassure you. Sigal SamuelApr 24, 2020, 8:00am EDT Under social distancing, we’re all doing our best to stay sane, and one of the best ways to maintain sanity is to go out for some nice fresh air. But venturing outside can be stressful if you’re […]

Carlton ReidApr 21, 2020, The U.K. government’s £28.8 billion plan to expand Britain’s road network is set to be challenged by the same legal team which, in February, halted the Department for Transport’s plan to expand Heathrow. The Court of Appeal ruled Heathrow expansion plans were illegal because the Department for Transport’s plans did not

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