Oxford Professor: Cycling is 10 times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities

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Oxford Professor: Cycling is 10 times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities

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Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities

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Active travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day.

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