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 →
Between 1990 and 2016 the UK government was proud to report a 41% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions within the UK’s national borders. But in a report published in March 2020 [1], WWF show that in fact, during this period, … Continue reading →
The Placencia Ambition Forum brings together major actors in the climate change negotiations around a central theme of increasing ambition, and a focus on safeguarding the Paris Agreement. The Forum was hosted electronically on 20-22 April 2020 by the Government … Continue reading →
Article by Elliot Parker. I was not able to attend the online debate on 23 April, but if I had been able to I would have made the following points: The climate crisis is a bigger issue because it is … Continue reading →
Some people claim that COVID-19 is the world’s biggest threat since the end of World War II. It has galvanised governments into action because it is an immediate and obvious danger. But, within a couple of years, there will be … Continue reading →
On 7 April Councillor Jim O’Boyle submitted a proposal to the City Council Cabinet to add solar panels to the roofs of 39 public buildings at a cost of £1.26 million and thereby potentially saving over £900 thousand over the … Continue reading →
