Travel and Transport

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  1. Driving round in circles

    by Andy Connor on 13 January 2010 | Comment on this

  2. Fair miles - recharting the food miles map

    In this booklet we look at an overview of the globalised food business and its social and environmental implications; the pathways food takes from plot to plate; and the links between climate change, food choices and poverty in the developing world context. It delves into the realities of the produce trade between Africa and the UK, examining both sides of the equation in search of a diet that is ethically, as well as nutritionally balanced.

    from SHEBA on 20 May 2010 | Direct link | Comment on this

  3. Cooking up a storm

    The subject of this report is food and its impact on the climate. We set out what we know about the food system's contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) and how they arise. We look at the technological, behavioural and policy options for redcuing food emissions and highlight where the gaps in our knowledge lie. Finally we offer our conclusions and recommendations

    from Food Climate Research Network on 20 May 2010 | Direct link | Comment on this

  4. Take Action on Active Travel. Why a shift from car-dominated transport policy would benefit public health.

    Report published by Sustrans on behalf of partners (2008)

    from SHEBA on 25 January 2010 | Download | Comment on this

  5. Three Cool Concepts For Urban Biking

    We've seen several bike-related concepts in the past few weeks. If, in fact, alternative transportation is on the rise, bikes will become a larger part of our transportation mix. To be really effective and to find wide acceptance, these three may help make bikes more of an option. Copenhagen Wheel A group of MIT researchers developed the Copenhagen wheel, a versatile electric bicycle wheel which was given its debut last month in Copenhagen during the COP-15 summit. The wheel combines a regenerative brake, a battery, an electric motor, and a variety of sensors and a bluetooth connection. Combining regenerative braking and electric assist acceleration helps make it easier for bike commuters to deal with starts and stops. With the Copenhagen wheel, the bike can also track speed and distance traveled, as well as monitoring local smog conditions and tracking the proximity of friends.

    from EcoGeek on 20 January 2010 | Direct link | Comment on this