Tag Archives: Cycling

Hong Kong cyclists stuck at government red light

… Another factor keeping riders off the roads is pollution. The government revised its air quality objectives for the first time in 25 years in January, after university research showed pollution-related illnesses killed more than 3,000 residents a year. Patrick … Continue reading

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Pollution alerts on your commute

Urban cyclists breathe in more than twice the amount of harmful soot pedestrians do says London study via AirTEXT: sign up for pollution alerts on your commute | road.cc | Road cycling news, Bike reviews, Commuting, Leisure riding, Sportives and … Continue reading

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Air pollution Stable as city centre air worsens

Air Quality in York has kept stable since peak traffic levels have been controlled and cycling levels have increased more than 15% since the beginning of Cycling City York programme. The Environment Act 1995 requires all local authorities to assess … Continue reading

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Healthy, green and cheap but is cycling good for you?

Cyclists raise Portsmouth air pollution concerns-BBC News Healthy, green and cheap but is cycling good for you? Nitrogen dioxides levels measured in parts of the south east of England are reported to exceed the EU standards and its having an … Continue reading

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Exhaust-ing ride for cyclists

Exhaust-ing ride for cyclists: Air pollutants trigger heart risk| Environmental Health News

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A new danger for city cyclists?

A new danger for City Cyclists

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City cyclists inhale double the soot, research says

City Cyclists inhale double the soot, research says| BBC News

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New study: London cyclists inhale more pollution than pedestrians

New study: London cyclists inhale more pollution than pedestrians | The South African

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