UK civil society groups call for cycling, walking investment amid heatwaves

Advocacy organizations argue Britain's transport sector, responsible for the country's largest share of carbon emissions, requires urgent decarbonization through active-transport investment to address climate emergency.

First covered Aug 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

UK civil society groups call for cycling, walking investment amid heatwaves — Image via theguardian.com

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32d Guardian Environment Heatwaves show UK must do more to promote cycling and walking, campaigners say — Civil society groups argue climate crisis means transport sector needs to urgently reduce its carbon emissions Dozens of civil society groups have demanded the…

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Appeared in: 2026-08-27 (#17)

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