Heatwaves show UK must do more to promote cycling and walking, campaigners say

This summer's extreme heat has prompted civil society groups to call on the UK government to increase efforts to promote cycling and walking. They argue that the transport sector must urgently reduce its carbon emissions, as it is currently the largest contributor to emissions in the UK. By encouraging more people to use environmentally friendly modes of transport, the government can help mitigate the effects of the climate crisis and reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels.

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The UK's transport sector needs to reduce its carbon emissions to address the climate crisis. Campaigners are pushing for more cycling and walking infrastructure to achieve this goal.

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