Bikes in Banyule What an incredible machine the bicycle is. Using a relatively small expenditure of energy, it is possible to travel considerable distances for commuting or pleasure. Once the original machines, such as penny farthings were given a chain drive and two...
Can electric cars go the distance? To reach the very modest target of net zero worldwide emissions by 2050, a serious shift away from petrol driven vehicles is essential. ‘Net zero emissions’ refers to achieving an overall balance between greenhouse gas emissions...
Spending Green for Covid Recovery With governments worldwide spending significant money to assist their economies recover from economic downturn due to the onset of the pandemic, now is an excellent time for major investment in environmentally sound projects....
The Walking School Bus The recent pandemic lockdown and the subsequent return of children to schools have highlighted the need for other ways of getting children to school. The return to school has brought with it a very noticeable increase in traffic around schools,...
Greening your ride Given the growing interest in electric vehicles (EVs), you might be wondering exactly what the Australian government is doing to support their take up. The simple answer is that there is no support. The interest in EVs is clear. According to the...
Are bicycles the new black? The current pandemic has made riding bicycles much more popular. What if that popularity extended beyond the lockdowns and became a preferred mode of transport? Ibbott Ward Councillor, Tom Melican, agreed to talk bicycles. As many of you...
