For the women of Guazapa, El Salvador, the bicycle has become a sign of freedom, sustainability and empowerment.
… approved an ordinance to promote the use of bicycles, and allocated resources to make the roads safer for cyclists. “Bicycles are booming in the municipality,” … planet’. The programme promotes the use of bicycles and organises bicycle repair …
The Croatian authorities have been strongly condemned by Amnesty International for their treatment of refugees and asylum seekers. Yet grassroots movements in Zagreb are helping those who have been displaced. MARINA KELAVA reports on one bicycle fixing project that is giving refugees a sense of purpose and an opportunity to learn about sustainability
… I saw that people really enjoyed using bicycles as their method of transport. Now I … collective that has donated more than 100 bicycles to refugees in the last year. The … all citizens. People can come and fix their bicycles for free with the help of our …
The world's big cities are choking with pollution and endless traffic jams, writes Colin Todhunter - except one. Copenhagen, faced with these problems half a century ago, decided to act. Now it is showing the world that cycling is not just the basis of a sustainable transport strategy, but is key to making our cities clean, green, human and livable. May the global revolution unfold ...
… space to cars but perhaps more importantly to bicycles, pedestrians and public transport. … enough just to created cycle lanes and make bicycles available to all (Copenhagen made 1,300 free bicycles available for cycling around the city …
It’s the greener way to go, but it seems bicycling can tackle everything from health issues to homelessness. Claire Baylis learns the meaning of true pedal power.
… CASE STUDY: recycling bicycles Claire Baylis | 1st March 2009 … Bikeworks Bikes London Bicycling Homeless Bicycles Society bikeworks_MAIN_1.jpg It’s the …
A tiny workshop in rural Guatemala is pioneering cheap, eco-friendly, pedal-powered machines made from discarded bicycle parts
… How To Make A Difference Maya Pedal Guatemala Bicycles Bikes Not Bombs Carlos Marroquin … within days was working beside them repairing bicycles and assessing his community's … Today, the organisation repairs and sells bicycles to help finance the creation and …
The EU Court has made a landmark judgement we should all be glad of, writes Tess Crean, firming up our right to know when products contain chemicals known to be seriously damaging to health. Now we must make sure that reluctant regulators step up to the mark.
… bottles, clothes and computers, and yes, even bicycles. But while these chemicals can pose …
If you're planning a new year health kick there's no point buying an expensive new bike - reconditioned or recycled cycles are the environmentally friendly way to lose those Christmas pounds
… boom has also resulted in a rise in unwanted bicycles. The old, broken or simply outdated … community projects and often donates its bicycles to these causes. www.re-cycling.co.uk … people how to maintain and repair their own bicycles. The Bristol Bike Project sells some …
There is a greater variety of bikes available now than ever before, ranging from as little as £100 up to over £1000. Here is some basic information on the six main varieties
… to pay £400 to £1,200) and run than standard bicycles, electric bikes are great for … TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE CASE STUDY: recycling bicycles It’s the greener way to go, but it … in Kenya Worldbike is using customised bicycles to kick-start rubbish-hauling …
As the world looks to sustainable transport methods as one way to meet carbon emission targets, Ali Thomas says that the electric bike could be the car alternative we’ve been searching for
… Electric Bicycles: The Complete Guide - Buyer's Guide, … in writing cycle route guides. Electric Bicycles: The Complete Guide represents a … Henshaw and Peace have the answers. Electric Bicycles: The Complete Guide , £12.95, is …
I know, I know. Every time you think you've gone your greenest, some killjoy comes along and raises the bar a little higher. Apologies in advance.
… 15lb of pollutants out of the air we breathe. Bicycles are also more economical to make and … going. Like every kind of vehicle, however, bicycles require regular maintenance to run …
Worldbike is using customised bicycles to kick-start rubbish-hauling enterprises in Kenya's poorest neighbourhoods
… Worldbike is using customised bicycles to kick-start rubbish-hauling … distributes, and promotes load-carrying bicycles as a solution to development … transport to customize everything from bicycles and handcarts to business models and …
The newly formed Cultural Renewal Taskforce must embed environmental practice at the heart of its strategy.
Shaping a 'just and green cultural recovery' Marianne Brooker | 24th June 2020 | News Culture Climate Julie's Bicycle Green Recovery Green New Deal 45366393325_ac1f51bf7b_k.jpg The newly formed …
As COP23 draws to a close, the environmental community turns to world leaders to provide solutions to the great challenge of our time. Arguing that civic engagement is key, ALISON TICKELL from Julie’s Bicycle reflects on the vital role that the arts sector can play in shaping the culture around climate change
COPtimism: Why arts and culture hold the key to positive climate action Alison Tickell | 17th November 2017 Comment Arts Culture Climate Change COP23 405739.jpg As COP23 draws to a close, the …
Want to see a new city and get fit at the same time? Then try doing it by bike...
Top 10…Euro cities to cycle Ruth Styles | 7th March 2011 Ethical Living Cycling Green Living Conservation Paris Travel Eco-tourism London Copenhagen Amsterdam Barcelona Rome Lyon Basel Trondheim …
Winners of the third annual Creative Green Awards celebrate taking action on climate and the environment.
Shambala a Creative Green Awards winner Staff Reporter | 2nd July 2019 News Julie's Bicycle Awards Change Makers screenshot_2019-07-01_at_14.53.00.png Winners of the third annual Creative Green …
Giving up your car doesn't mean giving up luxury or freedom- you'll save time, money and discover a more regal existence without one.
… How To Be Free Tom Hodgkinson Transport Cars Bicycles Trains Walking Green Living … but still relatively luxurious coach. Bicycles are a great joy. You will save a …
Electric bicycles are yet to go mainstream in the UK but could the launch of Haibike’s new electric mountain bike change all that? Gervase Poulden reports
… Ethical Living Home E-bikes Electric Bikes Bicycles Eco Driving Transport Green Living holding.jpg Electric bicycles are yet to go mainstream in the UK …
The Commons Transport Committee has advised Government to budget £10 per head to create a safe cycling environment, writes Ian Walker. But that's grossly underestimating the challenge ahead - a major rethink of planning, health and transport policies is needed.
… less than 5 urban kilometres. That's what bicycles are for. We'll know we have a culture …
Scandinavian inventors are hoping that efficient new waves power technologies will for the first time make the sector competitive with other renewable energy sources, writes Paul Brown - opening up a massive new clean energy resource around the world.
New technologies promise cheap wave power Paul Brown | 23rd February 2015 News Oceans Energy Renewables Technology atlantic_wave_portrush-cut.jpg Scandinavian inventors are hoping that efficient new …
Is he really green? This is the speech given by David Cameron to a packed audience of environmentalists at the Green Alliance Annual Debate...
David Cameron speaks at the Green Alliance Annual Debate, 5th December 2006 Mark Anslow | 5th December 2006 Comment David Cameron Politics Green Conservatives Green Alliance UK Climate Change …
Can the world survive China’s burgeoning love affair with the automobile?
… | 1st March 2005 News Automobiles China Oil Bicycles Shanghai Companies International … by their impact. China has 200 million bicycles, but, in thrall to the motor car, cities such as Shanghai are banning bicycles from many streets. Traditional ways …