Sustrans Air Quality Bike It officer. Passionate about education, our environment and enabling active travel. All views my own
Joined May 2022
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#Airpollution dangers&solutions told by our children. On @cleanairdayuk let’s listen to them & take action to make #cleanair for all to reduce @asthmalunguk Thanks to @BCPCouncil & @Sustrans & @DefraGovUK for the opportunity to create this. @HealthyDorset
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On this, #cleanairday, please share this animation to make school communities consider how they can make all schools ‘Clean air schools’ (with thanks to @Bournemouthuni for the animation) @Sustrans @BCPCouncil #AirPollution @MumsForLungs @asthmalunguk
This #CleanAirDay local #BCPCouncil schools have been distributing these ‘idling impact’ leaflets to their communities. Even if you have to drive, you can improve air quality by switching off when stopped. More clean air schools resources bit.ly/3wxctRF #Sustrans
Delighted to hear from another school who are making use of their banner.. each morning different children stand with a member of staff to remind people to keep their air clean :-)
Don’t forget there’s lots of other resources to use in the toolkit -
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CleanAirKate retweeted
All of these kids are perfectly capable of riding a bike to school/clubs/outings IF they had the safe space to do so. Instead, most of them are probably ferried around short distances which does nothing for their independence, empowerment, health but adds to congestion/pollution
Kids empowered - discovering the geography of the city. They all felt so strong and proud of themselves. A brilliant ride - real joy. Astonishing what they can do when given protected space. #ActiveTravelForKids
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My children and I “held our breath” to see whether anyone from the 649 MPs might object. Glad to say no one did. Thank you to Gov & every single MP for supporting the 10 minute motion. Looking forward to March 24 & 2nd reading. We’re in a PHe health emergency & action must be now
"The Government's first duty should be to protect its citizens. Citizens have the right to clean air and health"
Labour's @GeraintDaviesMP introduces bill to establish a right to clean air 🌬️
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A fantastic initiative that encourages more active travel and improves the air quality around @CJSDorset school. What’s happening to the Barrack Road cycle lane? @BCPCouncil @CIndependents
Let’s make the school run an enjoyable one all over the country. Christchurch in #Dorset has started its own #bikebus. Meet the children and grown-ups who ride their bikes as part of a group every Friday @BCPCouncil @bhactivetravel #joyinjourneys #transportindependence
Want to make every day a #cleanairdayuk outside your school? Thanks to funding from @DefraGovUK there’s a toolkit to help. bit.ly/3wxctRF
@LikeEngineer @psimonk @ @mumsforlungs @SustransSouth
CleanAirKate retweeted
A banner which I created for @Sustrans and @BCPCouncil council for a No Idling campaign- if you see one I’d love to know what you think, and see any pictures of where they end up!
CleanAirKate retweeted
And more about @BCPCouncil clean air activities here
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We want to improve air quality outside of schools!
That’s why we’ve teamed up with @Sustrans and @HealthyDorset to launch Clean Air for Schools.
We’ve produced a range of resources to help teachers deliver ‘clean-air’ activities👉 bit.ly/3wxctRF
#teachersoftwitter
Why are these people not being protected from the obvious health hazard of hundreds of idling engines in a confined space. When will we start to take the dangers of dirty air seriously ? Write to your MPs! @airqualitynews @DefraUKAir @HealthyAirUK @EllaRobertaFdn
CleanAirKate retweeted
Spikes in air pollution cause 124 extra heart attacks per day @sciencefocus
sciencefocus.com/news/spikes… spike in air pollution on Monday & Tuesday shouldn’t be minimised. Cardiovascular disease is the most common disease in the UK. Some of the messaging to the public has been poor – at Lewisham, London
CleanAirKate retweeted
Please @DefraGovUK @metofficece @metoffice @CMO_England @SMHopkins @UKHSA @uksciencechief warn the public about HIGH ozone in UK on Monday cc @EllaRobertaFdn @GreenJennyJones @JocelynCockburn @H_S_E @libdemdaisy @timfarron @JimfromOldham @wesstreeting @Jeremy_Hunt @Meg_HillierMP
Proud to be working @SustransSouth & @BCPCouncil raising awareness of air quality & the impact of idling. @Canford_Junior did themselves proud today with over 80% actively travelling to school and enjoying the smoothie bike in action. Thanks @EmmaCocksedge @cleanairdayuk
Fantastic day celebrating ‘Clean Air’ @Canford_Junior. Alongside @MensShed year 4 & eco club made this art installation, reminding us that even when we have to drive, we can keep our air cleaner, (and so healthier to breathe) by not idling. For @EllaRobertaFdn @cleanairdayuk :-)
CleanAirKate retweeted
@CleanAirKate1 and I will be at @wintonps today to for their clean air active travel day. Who will be the lucky #GoldenPadlock winner and who will win the active travel raffle? Watch this space! We are looking forward to meeting you later 🛴🚴😀👩🦽
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Keeping my fingers crossed.
#EllasLaw | #SecondReading of @GreenJennyJones' #CleanAirHRBill takes place on Friday 8 July. It would enshrine the #HumanRight to #CleanAir precisely and explicitly in UK law. Hurrah! HT @EllaRobertaFdn @GeraintDaviesMP @SadiqKhan bills.parliament.uk/bills/31…
CleanAirKate retweeted
The #UNGA @UN will consider a resolution in July 2022 on the #HumanRight to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment #R2HE. The UK voted for this right at @UN_HRC on 8 October 2021 HT @UN_PGA @SREnvironment @JohnHKnox << #TheTimeIsNow - let's do it! Thread
