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Heatwaves show UK must do more to promote cycling and walking, campaigners say

Civil society groups argue climate crisis means transport sector needs to urgently reduce its carbon emissions Dozens of civil society groups have demanded the UK government do more to promote cycling and walking, after this summer’s extreme heat exposed the desperate need to decarbonise transport. This summer’s heatwaves and wildfires were “immediate, real-world manifestations of the climate…

Heatwaves show UK must do more to promote cycling and walking, campaigners say

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Kenya’s avocado exports drive demand for refrigerated logistics

In Kenya, the increase in avocado exports has particularly raised demand for refrigerated containers and transport services needed to move the perishable produce.

  • Avocado exports from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania surge in July
  • Maersk urges exporters to book services early to avoid delays
  • Uganda's Arabica coffee exports add to logistics demand

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