Sea level rise: three visions of a future summer holiday at the coast
Sea levels could be two metres higher by 2100. How will our relationship to the drowned coast change?
July 31, 2020 • ~7 min
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How to travel safely this summer during COVID-19
While COVID-19 may have changed summer travel plans, you can still get out with your family. Avoid the airport and get outdoors, says an epidemiologist.
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Is it safe to stay in a hotel, cabin or rental home yet?
Taking a trip this summer? You can do a lot to prevent coronavirus exposure, but you cannot take away all risk. It is important to practice caution.
June 11, 2020 • ~7 min
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Is is safe to stay in a hotel, cabin or rental home yet?
Taking a trip this summer? You can do a lot to prevent coronavirus exposure, but you cannot take away all risk. It is important to practice caution.
June 11, 2020 • ~7 min
Tags: covid-19 coronavirus pandemic travel social-distancing hotels motels
Cars: transition from lockdown is a fork in the road – here are two possible outcomes for future travel
The pandemic has forced many people to shift from public transport to car travel. But is this likely to be permanent?
June 3, 2020 • ~7 min
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More people pedal to work in bike-share cities
More people bike to work in cities with bike-share systems, a new study shows. But convenience is key.
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Buses need more than funding – they need a total redesign
New technologies and service models could revolutionise Britain's creaking, privatised bus networks.
March 17, 2020 • ~5 min
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Hundreds of U.S. coronavirus cases may have slipped through screenings
Harvard epidemiologist Marc Lipsitch says two-thirds of travelers with coronavirus who are entering U.S. may have been missed by screening efforts.
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How travel ups your risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
Winter is the prime season for carbon monoxide poisoning. Learn what you need to know to keep you and your family safe at home and while traveling.
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App and suitcase aid visually impaired people at the airport
A smart suitcase called BBeep and a wayfinding app can help visually impaired people get around the airport quickly.
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