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How we travel has a massive impact on carbon emissions, congestion and air pollution – choose greener options, save money and breathe easy

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Join a car share club: DO ONE THING

Every week we bring you a simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. This week: why joining a car share club is good news for your wallet and the planet.
Rachel England 12 Nov 2019 4 min read

Give your car a little TLC: DO ONE THING

Every week we bring you a simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. This week: how a bit of simple vehicle maintenance can reduce your car’s environmental impact.
Rachel England 16 Oct 2019 4 min read

DO ONE THING: Give your bike some TLC

Every week we bring you a simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. This week: making sure your bicycle is in tip top condition.
Angela Terry 26 Sep 2019 4 min read
Bicycle in great condition

The top 10 electric cars

Electric cars are the future of motoring. They are clean, fast and cheaper to run compared with petrol and diesel models. The range of many models is over 200 miles and there are more charging locations than petrol stations so there is no longer any reason to delay in switching to an electric vehicle (EV).
Angela Terry 30 Jul 2019 5 min read
Audi e-tron electric car

Could electric bikes be the next big step to tackling climate change?

It’s looking pretty certain that electric vehicles are the future of transport and prices keep falling. But right now, the cost of a new car is out of many people’s reach. So what if you could get around quickly and easily, without shelling out for a new car, and without the hassle of finding a parking space? Enter: the electric bike.
Angela Terry 13 May 2019 4 min read

Why women will buy electric cars

Having just bought her first electric car, writer Alison Fogg says the 100% electric Zoe is amazing. Here's the inside track on her experience. Plus her top tips for what car showrooms could do to promote clean technology.
Angela Terry 16 Nov 2018 11 min read
Blue Renault Zoe electric car