Monday, October 10, 2005
Friday, October 07, 2005
Sports utility vehicles harm older pedestrians
Today the British Medical Journal has called for health warnings to come with Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to highlight the increased dangers they pose to pedestrians.
There are also related articles on bbc.co.uk, the Times Online, and even the Mirror - have a read.
Following the BMJ editorial, the LibDems have also renewed their call for double congestion charge on all SUVs. According to Geoff Pope, 'Sports Utility Vehicles in city centres are a danger to pedestrians, a potential hazard to other road users, can cause more damage than any other type of car and take up more roadspace so increasing congestion.'
There are also related articles on bbc.co.uk, the Times Online, and even the Mirror - have a read.
Following the BMJ editorial, the LibDems have also renewed their call for double congestion charge on all SUVs. According to Geoff Pope, 'Sports Utility Vehicles in city centres are a danger to pedestrians, a potential hazard to other road users, can cause more damage than any other type of car and take up more roadspace so increasing congestion.'
Saturday, July 16, 2005
Mudwash in Kings Road, Chelsea
Today the Alliance offered a free mudwash to any 4x4 driver who was daring enough to take us up on the offer. Responding to the urban 'myth' that 4x4 owners in the city pay people to put mud on their 4x4s to look like they've traveled further afield than the local DIY shop, we offered drivers a menu of 'Mud Services', including 'Surrey Slurry' and 'Gloucestershire Gunk'.
Other groups also held mudwashes of their own. Here's a few pics from Manchester
Other groups also held mudwashes of their own. Here's a few pics from Manchester
Friday, June 17, 2005
Cleveland mechanic lusts for a clean environment
Once in a while a great article shows up. Here's one from the states about a mechanic.
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Consider yourself warned: Don't take your Lincoln Navigator to the Lusty Wrench.
Oh, this two-technician garage in a suburb of Cleveland might work on your SUV, especially if you've failed the state's emissions test. But owner Sam Bell will want to know why you drive a gas-guzzling, emissions-belching SUV.
If Bell doesn't like your answer, his response will sound something like this:
"We generally don't service this type of vehicle because we feel they are environmentally irresponsible," says Bell, 55. "In fact, we'll go so far as to say they're environmentally reprehensible."
He jokes that he has had to "fire" customers who don't agree with his philosophy. Others come to his shop because of his viewpoint, including more than 20 people who drive hybrids. "Most people realize that I do this out of my real concern of the environment and the rest of the people on the road," Bell says. Data fly from Bell's mouth while he argues that SUVs are unsafe for occupants and fellow drivers. He cites high rollover rates and the damage that SUVs do when they collide with cars.
The Lusty Wrench works on only two SUVs on a regular basis. Those customers really need SUVs, Bell says. One is a salamander-chasing biologist who four-wheel-drives his way in and out of marshes. The other has a family of seven and uses the SUV to cart the entire clan.
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Consider yourself warned: Don't take your Lincoln Navigator to the Lusty Wrench.
Oh, this two-technician garage in a suburb of Cleveland might work on your SUV, especially if you've failed the state's emissions test. But owner Sam Bell will want to know why you drive a gas-guzzling, emissions-belching SUV.
If Bell doesn't like your answer, his response will sound something like this:
"We generally don't service this type of vehicle because we feel they are environmentally irresponsible," says Bell, 55. "In fact, we'll go so far as to say they're environmentally reprehensible."
He jokes that he has had to "fire" customers who don't agree with his philosophy. Others come to his shop because of his viewpoint, including more than 20 people who drive hybrids. "Most people realize that I do this out of my real concern of the environment and the rest of the people on the road," Bell says. Data fly from Bell's mouth while he argues that SUVs are unsafe for occupants and fellow drivers. He cites high rollover rates and the damage that SUVs do when they collide with cars.
The Lusty Wrench works on only two SUVs on a regular basis. Those customers really need SUVs, Bell says. One is a salamander-chasing biologist who four-wheel-drives his way in and out of marshes. The other has a family of seven and uses the SUV to cart the entire clan.
Thursday, June 09, 2005
We have new summer Tshirts
We have new short sleeve Tshirts available for your summer protests. Now available in khaki and red, we have capped sleeves, skinny, small, medium, large and extra large.
We also have some sizes remaining in the original black long sleeved style.
All Tshirts are cotton, and ethically made by Sandbag. Visit our website to place an order today.
We also have some sizes remaining in the original black long sleeved style.
All Tshirts are cotton, and ethically made by Sandbag. Visit our website to place an order today.
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