Grant Shapps, Transport Minister for the UK Government, announced on 9 May that rental e-scooters will be trialled beginning in June, to encourage commuters to stay off public transport during the coronavirus pandemic. The aim is to assess the benefits … Continue reading →
Coventry City Council has appointmented Bret Willers as its Head of Climate Change & Sustainability. Bret will be responsible for creating and driving strategies and programmes to help the Council to continue to be a driving force in tackling climate … Continue reading →
Solutions for the Planet‘s Big Ideas Programme motivates young people to learn about science, technology, engineering, maths and sustainability issues supported by companies that are leading in these fields internationally. See the video below for more about the programme. Solutions … Continue reading →
This article was written by Tony McNally, Managing Director, Climate Change Solutions. The 2030 climate change emergency makes it imperative to ensure that new homes and communities are a showcase for our low carbon future and provide a better life … Continue reading →
Tony McNally [1] of Coventry & Warwickshire Climate Action Partnership (CWCAP) [2] has written an open letter [3] which begins As attention starts to turn towards a recovery process from the coronavirus impact, attention needs to focus on addressing the 2030 … Continue reading →
Since the UK Government set it’s 2050 net-zero target into law, more and more businesses are attempting to get ahead of the political curve by strengthening carbon and energy strategies and pledging to become net-zero businesses well before the 2050 … Continue reading →
Cities around the world are finally discovering the pitfalls of a car-centric transport system, with the most progressive cities implementing protected cycle lanes, liveable streets and low traffic neighbourhoods for improved cycling and walking. Streets Ahead is a podcast co-hosted … Continue reading →
On 9 March the UK Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps , announced that pop-up bike lanes with protected space for cycling, wider pavements, safer junctions, and cycle and bus-only corridors will be created in England within weeks as part of a £250 … Continue reading →
What is a Bicycle Mayor? The Bicycle Mayor & Leaders Network is a global initiative created by BYCS, an Amsterdam-based social enterprise driven by the belief that bicycles transform cities and cities transform the world. They work with businesses, governments … Continue reading →
