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Society
Society United KingdomKids Switch to More Active Commutes to School, a Win for Their Health and the Environment!
Now that four out of ten children have switched to more active modes of transportation to get to school within Central London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone, they have a better chance of meeting the daily average of 60 minutes of physical activity for British children and teenagers.
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Environment
Environment United KingdomHere’s to Cleaner Air and Better Health, with This Low-Traffic Neighborhood Plan
Birmingham is working on a plan to curb pollution and emissions, combat poor health, and reduce congestion: the UK's second largest city aims to ensure low traffic with initiatives to close roads, remove parking spaces, introduce new zero-emission buses and create more cycleways.
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Society
Society USAThe Easy Way to Prevent Accidents: Drive Less (Scientists Find Out After Studying 1,700 Cities)
Researchers have analyzed the road designs of 1,700 cities to come up with ways to create safer streets and reduce road injuries. The solution, they found, is improving public transportation – as fewer drivers will always equal fewer accidents!
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Technology
TechnologyStudent Creates Carpool App to Save Time, Money and the Environment
A 17-year-old student in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has developed a carpooling app designed to reduce traffic, carbon footprint and transportation costs – with parents happily on board taking turns in getting some extra, much-appreciated morning rest!