Posts Tagged ‘transport’

Brits Making Britain Greener

June 21st, 2010

FireShot-capture-news2Team Green Britain Bike Week has begun, promoting the importance of adopting a greener and healthier lifestyle. With numerous bike events taking place nationwide mingle trend conducted a representative survey to ask Brits if they would consider riding a bike or walking for everyday transport as opposed to a car in order to protect the environment.

Reassuringly almost a third claimed to already ride a bike or walk on a regular basis and another third said they would consider it. Currently 42% of the younger generation travel green but along with those who feel they are likely to, this figure could soon be well over 50%. » Read more: Brits Making Britain Greener

Nordic region forging ahead with renewable energy for transport

September 4th, 2009

rafmagnsbíllAlternative fuel sources for transport, including electricity and biofuels, are fast adapting how we fuel our vehicles and also positively affecting our wallets and the planet. The Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are taking a leading role in the field – a fact which will be highlighted at the fast-approaching Driving Sustainability conference in Reykjavík this month. » Read more: Nordic region forging ahead with renewable energy for transport