How cycling could help the Paris climate talks change the world
by Peter Walker from on (#W8TN)
Amid the discussions about green energy and carbon capture, it should be remembered that a switch to two wheels could significantly cut emissions
People ride a bike for all sorts of reasons: they're fun; they keep you fit; in congested cities they have an amazing ability to deliver you to your destination on time. But what about saving the planet?
That's a tricky one. While cyclists face occasional taunts about being smug, self-righteous eco-warriors, in truth environmental considerations tend to be lower down on their lists of reasons to ride. But for governments it should be a different matter altogether.
