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@drkarenlucas shared
On Jun 23, 2021
RT @DrGregMarsden: This is an inevitable consequence of the zero carbon pathways we need. This does not mean no new roads ever - but not until we have done the other things. What chance England follows? Welsh government to suspend all future road-building plans https://t.co/cTB3VJ7LMG
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Welsh government suspends all future road-building plans

Welsh government suspends all future road-building plans

Deputy minister for climate change announces move as part of plans to reach net zero emissions by 2050

@transportgovuk shared
On Jun 17, 2021
We’re unveiling the winners of a £20m zero-emission vehicle competition⚡️🚗 One of the winners, the @oxdelivers project is developing a solar-powered refrigeration unit for commercial vehicles. ☀️ More about the winners here 👉 https://t.co/dr4oYrdmZ7 #BuildBackGreener https://t.co/mY0Rs3QCZX
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£20 million zero-emission vehicle competition winners to power up the electric vehicle transport revolution

£20 million zero-emission vehicle competition winners to power up the electric vehicle transport revolution

Promising electric vehicle technology innovations are a step closer to becoming reality as winners of zero-emission vehicle competition are announced.

@StreetsblogUSA shared
On Jun 18, 2021
"From the perspective of the built environment, there is nothing functionally different between an electric vehicle and a gasoline propelled one. The relationship is the same, and it’s unequivocally destructive." - @Cobylefko https://t.co/CQf05y5So4
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Electric Vehicles Won’t Save Us

Electric Vehicles Won’t Save Us

Why EV’s are false prophets in the fight for a better world.

@LSECities shared
On Jun 17, 2021
RT @lse_london: 📆 On Wednesday 23 June at 1 pm BST, new #LSEProgressingPlanning webinar on "Homeless in the time of Covid: A focus on London" live streamed on Zoom. 📘 More on: https://t.co/HB84FekScj 📝Register on Eventbrite https://t.co/Ssfltp6Xuv or Facebook https://t.co/q3ACfNruwX https://t.co/ff2UwVmcIe
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Join a discussion about the impact of COVID-19 on homelessness in London.

Join a discussion about the impact of COVID-19 on homelessness in London.

Join a discussion about the impact of COVID-19 on homelessness in London.

@StreetsblogUSA shared
On Jun 18, 2021
North American cycling advocates often look to the Netherlands for examples of how to build a better culture for people on bikes. But could they learn from Latin America? @FullLaneFemme explores for @streetsblogchi. https://t.co/Qcbjc5pf0O
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Lessons on building bike culture from Latin America

Lessons on building bike culture from Latin America

Latin American cities can provide insights on how to build bike culture. Mobility experts from Mexico City and Bogotá shared how their cities are creating a bike culture.

@LSECities shared
On Jun 19, 2021
RT @xpgomes3: "With these big urban changes — the electrification of energy, the digitisation of life, the densification and regeneration of cities — we have choices about the acoustic landscape we create. What sounds do we want to keep that are part place-making?" https://t.co/V4qwVK3q34
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How Will Cities Sound In The Future?

How Will Cities Sound In The Future?

Sound is such an important part of how we experience urban life. Can we design our cities of the future to be more acoustically alluring?

@mobilityweek shared
On Jun 17, 2021
RT @POLISnetwork: POLIS member #Aalborg launched its first #automated transport service 🇩🇰🚌 In an effort to connect #urban and peri-urban districts, @AalborgKommune launched SmartBus, the first autonomous vehicle in mixed traffic in #Denmark Full @EltisPortal's article: https://t.co/nDwF6FtGa0 https://t.co/DPPI9ub8f2
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SmartBus in Aalborg: automated vehicle for social cohesion and inclusion

SmartBus in Aalborg: automated vehicle for social cohesion and inclusion

The initiative, which is the first (free to use) driverless bus in the Astrupsti area in Aalborg East and the first autonomous vehicle in mixed traffic in Denmark, aims to provide …

@enviroaero shared
On Jun 21, 2021
[NEWS] @Gatwick_Airport publishes its second ‘Decade of Change’ goals – a sustainability policy looking ahead to 2030: https://t.co/RjStazeJdQ https://t.co/XwMeP6TCMF
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Gatwick publishes its second ‘Decade of Change’ goals

Gatwick publishes its second ‘Decade of Change’ goals

<p>Gatwick has today published its second Decade of Change sustainability policy which looks ahead to 2030 and sets out the airport’s goals on the transition to Net Zero, contributing to ...