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Cycling like the Dutch would slash the world’s carbon footprint (www.euronews.com)
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Dutch people cycle an average of 2.6 kilometres each per day. If this pattern was replicated worldwide, the study suggests, annual global carbon emissions would drop by 686 million tonnes.

This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.

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[–] -2 points 2 months ago (6 children)

That would be viable if we became nocturnal. Existing outside makes me sweat let alone biking.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago (4 children)

    So sweat? Its healthier for you

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    So now my commute that takes forever also has to include a shower. Great.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    Spare change of clothes and a quick mop is easy The more you exercise the less you will sweat as your body adapts over time The healthier you are and the more you exercise the less you'll smell when you do sweat.

    There are lots of clothes that wick sweat away and keep smells away

    Its healthier for you overall

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