Sustainable transport UK news/2019-2020

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Britain still failing on climate crisis, warn advisers^[1]

“The whole thing is run by the government like a Dad’s Army operation.” Lord Deben.

Surface transport emissions in 2019 were at around the same levels that they were in 2010. That reflects an increase in demand and a move towards larger vehicles offsetting improvements in efficiency.

Although buildings emissions have fallen 14% from 2008 to 2018, the sector is not well placed for the transition to zero emissions. New buildings, which will still be standing in 2050, continue to be built with fossil fuel heating. In fact, there are over a million more homes requiring zero-carbon retrofits now than when the Climate Change Act was passed. The uptake of low-carbon heating systems is almost negligible (less than 30,000 installations in 2019, whereas over a million a year will be needed by the early 2030s^[2]

Jan-Jun 2020[edit | edit source]

How the Slow Ways network could change walking in Britain, Jun 13^[3]

Large areas of London to be made car-free as lockdown eased, May 15^[4]

UK plans £250m boost for cycle lanes and fast-track e-scooter trials, May 9^[5]

Government to urge us all to walk and cycle more, May 9^[6]

Coronavirus: Banning cars made easier to aid social distancing, Apr 20^[7]

Madeira Drive first road to be allocated for walkers and cyclists, Apr 17^[8]

‘Cities have been invaded by cars. Now they are being liberated’, Apr 7^[9]

Climate change: 'Gob-smacking' vision for future UK transport, Mar 27^[10]

Electric car emissions myth 'busted', May 23^[11]

Walkers urged to help save historic footpaths before 2026 deadline, Feb 11^[12]

Buses: Government unveils £50m plan to create first all-electric bus town, Feb 6^[13]

Brighton, Bristol, York ... city centres signal the end of the road for cars, Jan 26^[14]

2019[edit | edit source]

I applaud Bristol for banning diesel vehicles. But why not ban all private cars? Leo Murray, Nov 4^[15]

Extinction Rebellion's car-free streets showcase the possibility of a beautiful, safe and green future, Oct 16^[16]

Dundee's green revolution: council-run charging hubs and electric cabs, Aug 16^[17]

Drifting into the future at 4mph: a rebirth awaits for Britain’s canals, Jan 6^[18]

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• Sustainable transport UK news (latest), 2021-2022, 2019-2020, 2009-2018
• Sustainable transport UK
• Sustainable transport activism

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