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Cycling like the Dutch would slash global carbon emissions
Original: Cycling like the Dutch would slash the world’s carbon footprint
A new analysis suggests that if people worldwide cycled at Dutch levels, the emissions saved would offset the entire carbon footprints of the UK or Australia. The finding is drawing attention as a striking illustration of how transport choices shape climate outcomes, with the Netherlands' cycling culture — extensive bike lanes and high daily ridership — held up as a model other countries could follow to cut transport emissions.
Why now: The striking scale of potential emissions savings makes the finding a compelling talking point in climate discussions.
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- Cycling like the Dutch would slash the world’s carbon footprint · euronews
If everybody cycled like the Dutch, we could offset the UK or Australia’s entire carbon footprint.
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