Lisa Glanz You can’t have ‘green motorways (full of cars), but we can make motorways a bit better for people, pets, wildlife and the planet. All 4000 miles of English motorways and major A-roads are operated by Highways England who encourage people to stop on the left hand side in case of breakdown (or if…
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how to create walkable communities
image Walking is the best exercise for most people, so it makes sense for town planners to build walkable communities. Also called ‘mixed-use communities’, these are where you can work from home. Then pop to the shop or office, without having to get in a car. This is not a theory promoted by government, as…
sell (or donate) unwanted vehicles
Pina Zampogna If you have a car you no longer use or your present vehicle has had its day, don’t leave it rusting in the yard, leaking oil over the environment. If it’s safe to drive, you can sell it on. Which? has a article on where to (and where not to) sell and how…
how do electric cars work?
Until we get walkable communities, greener cars are run on electric. But most cars still use petrol or diesel (see tips to be a greener driver including info on avoiding oil/antifreeze pollution to help pets and wildlife). Read how to reduce road traffic and clean up road litter. Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered either by…