It is the fastest-growing sector for emissions, and at current rates is projected to be responsible for a third of emissions by 2050. At least 20% of government transport budgets should be invested in infrastructure supporting walking and cycling, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Such investment would reduce pollution and emissions whilst also saving lives. The UK has a long way to go before it can claim to have made any progress on this front. This type of transport is expected to cause a third of all emissions by 2050, with the number of private cars tripling by 2050. UNEP argues that the growth, primarily in developing countries, will damage the world’s ability to achieve the terms of the Paris Climate Agreement.
At least 20% of government transport budgets should be invested in infrastructure supporting walking and cycling, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Such investment would reduce pollution and emissions whilst also saving lives. The UK has a long way to go before it can claim to have made any progress on this front. This type of transport is expected to cause a third of all emissions by 2050, with the number of private cars tripling by 2050. UNEP argues that the growth, primarily in developing countries, will damage the world’s ability to achieve the terms of the Paris Climate Agreement.