| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:The death toll from pollution is even worse than previously estimated | |
| Posted by: | Philippa Bond | |
| Date/Time: | 09/02/21 21:35:00 |
| More people are likely to change to e-bikes as well as bikes especially when there are safer and better cycle lanes. These should also allow children to cycle to school just like their parents and grandparents used to. More active travel needed as sitting around and being inactive is a cause of diabetes and diabetes costs the NHS £10 billion a year -mainly because of the complications it causes such as blindness, stroke and amputations. So it is just something that it is better to avoid and staying active is important. Did you see these new vehicles which are being trialled by companies around London? https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/ocado/ocado-zoom-trials-zero-emissions-fleet/652713.article Cows are being fed seaweed to help reduce the amount of methane they produce. No doubt we could also add seaweed to our diets in the hope that it would help especially if more of us go vegan and eat more pulses. Although I believe that the body adjusts. |