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Government promises £2bn active transport blitz, as fears grow over spike in post-lockdown pollution

Business Green

It also unveiled plans to fast track trials for e-scooters rental schemes, in a bid to make it easier for urban commuters to get to work. None of this is easy, but what's the analysis of the impact on carbon emissions & air pollution of encouraging people back into their cars? transportgovuk @beisgovuk @DHSCgovuk.

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For net zero, the cost of living and NHS: Britain's next PM must double-down on active travel

Business Green

With the cost-of-living crisis and rising cost of fuel, walking, wheeling (for example in a wheelchair or mobility scooter) and cycling should continue to be made the easiest, most obvious and convenient choice for short, everyday journeys. To achieve net zero and address the climate crisis we need to reduce car dependency.

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Unfriend: Why is Facebook restricting climate-related ad campaigns from green businesses?

Business Green

But, as Fidler points out, she was trying to advertise a careers event, not make a political point. Fidler stressed Facebook urgently needed to tweak its approach order to prevent green groups getting snarled up in a system primarily designed to stop misinformation and political ads.

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December 2021 Cleantech Roundup: Year in Review

Clean Energy Trust

Gridlock is still a problem, but there is optimism as climate has risen in the US to become a top-tier political issue (as it is already in western Europe). A $200 million investment in an autonomous electric vehicle is not that relevant for someone trying to raise a million to develop sustainable plastics.

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July Cleantech Roundup: Cheap Solar, Scooter Funding, fuel from manure, and More!

Clean Energy Trust

Link Scooter companies continue to receive large investments , with European companies Wind and Dott both raising at least $30 million in Series A rounds. If you were wondering, scooters are not going away. Both companies point to their scooter hardware as a competitive advantage. I’m skeptical on that front?—?while Link (Wind).

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Grab these eco-friendly gifts for kids before they’re gone

AGreenLiving

Micro Kickboard Your gift recipient will only know the scooter is a lot of fun. Shop Plan Toys on Amazon ökoNORM crafts The founders of ökoNORM come from a background in working with companies focused on environmental protection, citizens’ initiatives and social politics. There are two models of the Micro kickboard.

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

The ride-sharing brand positions this as a radical shift that will benefit communities, partly by reducing pollution. Among other challenges, Lyft’s scooter rentals mostly have flopped, but the company isn’t giving up on micromobility. And its LyftUp effort seeks to meet transportation needs in underserved urban communities.