Air pollution

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Heavy traffic on a multi-lane elevated motorway at night.

Air pollution

Polluting plug-in hybrids are the car industry’s “wolf in sheep’s clothing”

As the government prepares to announce a possible earlier ban on petrol and diesel vehicles, campaigners warn ministers not to be “duped” by plug-in hybrid cars (PHEVs) and exempt them…

by Phil Richards September 16, 2020

Closeup of the back of a modern car with the word 'electric' embossed on the paintwork.

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Electric cars are greener than petrol cars – but they’re not perfect

Switching to electric cars is essential, but it’s not enough. Our transport system needs a rethink.

by Paul Morozzo September 11, 2020

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People don’t want more traffic – so why is the government spending £27bn on roads?

The coronavirus lockdown gave the UK a chance to experience low-traffic, clean streets – ideal for safe cycling and walking. So why is the government spending £27 BILLION on new…

by Sam Wockner September 4, 2020

People symbolically raising a Wind Turbine to show the importance of green jobs.

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Here’s how we can rebuild the economy and tackle the climate emergency

The UK needs to put people back to work, AND tackle the climate and nature emergency. By creating 1.8m green jobs, the government can do both.

by Alia Al Ghussain June 30, 2020

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Briefing: the green recovery

This briefing outlines how the government can create 1.8 million green jobs and rebuild the UK's economy, as we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.

June 30, 2020

Two women on bikes smiling at the camera while waiting at a red light on a separated cycle lane. A queue of other riders is out of focus behind them.

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The beginner’s guide to city cycling

There’s never been a better time to start cycling, but it can be confusing for beginners. If you’re wondering how to buy the right bike, how to cycle safely on…

by Mal Chadwick June 24, 2020

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Manifesto for a green recovery

Download full manifesto (PDF) The Covid-19 crisis has created challenges to our daily lives, communities and the global economy on a scale…

June 3, 2020

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Open letter on improving air quality to save lives after lockdown

A coalition of environment and transport organisations are calling on the government to prioritise cycling and walking. On 8 May 2020, they sent this open letter to ministers, council leaders…

May 11, 2020

Air pollution

Campaigners call for ‘street revolution’ to stop air pollution bounce-back

A coalition of environment and transport organisations are calling on the government to prioritise cycling and walking, as a YouGov poll shows more than two-thirds of people are concerned about…

by Phil Richards May 9, 2020

Children playing on Van Gogh Walk in London, with trees, play equipment and a basketball hoop in the background.

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Lockdown showed how our car-jammed streets can change for the better

Social distancing has forced cities to rethink their streets, turning car-dominated spaces over to walking and biking. When they see the difference it makes, they might never turn back.

by Mal Chadwick May 1, 2020