Local bike charity responds to ‘Climate Emergency’

Cyclists of all ages and abilities in Glasgow are doing their part to tackle climate change.

Bike For Good, a charity in the city’s Westend, has organised a series of led cycles through the streets and beyond.

They hope to raise awareness of the dangers of greenhouse gas emissions whilst also getting healthy.

Charlie Woodward, charity volunteer, said: “One of the participants isn’t particularly confident cycling on city streets so if we can give her that confidence then she’ll do more on her own and that’s how we can reduce climate impact by reducing carbon emissions.”

First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, announced a “climate emergency” and said that her government will aim to end Scotland’s contribution to climate change by 2045.

Claudio Pia, organiser of the Bike For Good event, said it is important for individuals to do their part by cycling rather than driving.

Transport is responsible for a quarter of all carbon emissions in the UK.

Along with agriculture, it is one of the main areas of focus for trying to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide humans release into the atmosphere.

The charity are aiming to demonstrate that if you can ride a bike then you can do your bit for the environment.