Tue 9 Jul 2019 07.00 BST The UK is among the worst countries in Europe for cycling participation, and the government is predicted to achieve just a third of the 800m extra cycling trips by 2025 it had aimed for. What’s more, much of the growth so far has been restricted to London. This is […]
Chloe TaylorPublished Fri, Mar 1 2019 6:23 AM ESTUpdated Sun, Mar 3 2019 8:34 PM EST Shell will be prosecuted for criminal charges relating to a $1.3 billion settlement for an oil exploration licence in Nigeria, and has also been summoned by prosecutors to face charges over chemical emissions and an explosion. The Dutch Public
Developing countries must prepare now for profound impact, disaster representative says Fiona HarveyLast modified on Sun 7 Jul 2019 20.55 BST Climate crisis disasters are happening at the rate of one a week, though most draw little international attention and work is urgently needed to prepare developing countries for the profound impacts, the UN has
It warns that electrifying cars will not address traffic jams, urban sprawl and wasted space for parking. The Centre for Research into Energy Demand Solutions (CREDS) report calls on the government to devise a strategy allowing people to have a good standard of living without needing a car. The government said it was spending £2bn
The Illustrated City: Danish capital is spirited and busy but there are nooks of tranquillity, says urban sketcher João Albergaria João Albergaria Fri 5 Jul 2019 A popular square in the centre of a multicultural neighbourhood, Nørrebro, Blågårds Plads hosts street markets, concerts and demonstrations. It is considered something of an alternative location, a bit
https://www.forbes.com/ 31 viewsJul 7, 2019, 02:44pm Car use was restricted in Central Madrid during the 2018/2019 Christmas period leading to a significant increase in pedestrian footfall and spending, partly due to a decrease in air pollution Fines for motorists entering central Madrid have been reinstated by a judge, a week after a low emission zone
Nathanael Johnsonon Jul 3, 2019 The drought that recently ravaged California for six years crushed salmon runs, torched hundreds of houses, and sent lawn-care professionals into a deep depression. It was the worst droughts in hundreds of years, and by the time it was finished in 2017, it had killed some 150 million trees in
Fines for vehicles entering areas of central Madrid have been reinstated, five days after a low emission zone policy was suspended. The new conservative mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, had shelved the initiative known as Madrid Central. It was introduced by his left-wing predecessor, Manuela Carmena, in November to meet EU rules on clean air. A
Police appeal to find hit and run driver who left Archway girl with horrific injuries PUBLISHED: 12:24 05 July 2019 | UPDATED: 14:29 05 July 2019 Naomi was run over near the junction of Ashbrook Road and St John’s Way. Picture: Google Police have finally issued an appeal to trace a hit and run driver
Residents of wealthy neighborhoods are taking extreme measures to block much-needed housing and transportation projects. Michael Hobbes SEATTLE — In May 2018, a public meeting in a wealthy enclave of one of America’s most progressive cities devolved into a two-hour temper tantrum as longtime residents incensed about a proposed tax to fund homeless services shouted
