[FOCUS] Why bicycles are Best!

CarbonSessions

Episode Summary: This episode is an excerpt of a past episode where Jenn and Olabanji have a discussion with Julie about cyclable cities

Julie is an avid cyclist from Ottawa, Canada, who believes that even the smallest gesture counts and would eventually have an impact to help solve the climate crisis. An easy way for each of us to contribute is cycling (or reducing idling)

They went on to talk about urban cycling and pathways, the many health and mental benefits of cycling and how citizens and municipalities should work together to have more cyclable cities.

Similar to Europe, cycling has become more widespread in Canada: on one of her rides, Julie even saw Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau cycling on the road!

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Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.

Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

You can find out more on pages 166 and 244 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 234 and 125

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Julie, Jenn Swanson and Olabanji Stephen

From Ottawa, Canada, Julie is a mom, lawyer, educator, bilingual in French and English, Canadian, nature lover, reader, climate change activist who wants to leave a better world behind.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.