BBC World News is talking about this today. The linked article covers a finding that links air pollution to accelerated Alzheimer’s disease. This article puts science behind the obvious: cyclists absorb more air pollution than car drivers.
Do we need a study that also proves cars cause air pollution? If yes, that’s covered too.
So the question is, will there be a smart reaction to all this?
Should govs supply high-quality respirators to cyclists at no cost? (Ideally funded by car registrations or fuel tax)
Should this drive creation of a cycling infrastructure that completely removes cars from more streets (pedestrianisation), and more cycle paths not next to streets or shrubbery barriers?