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In europe outdoor air pollution which is partly
July 12, 2019
Summary
In Europe, outdoor air pollution – which is partly caused by traffic fumes - is responsible for hundreds of deaths each year. Yet Dutch people are estimated by one study to be extending their life expectancy by half a year due to their love for two wheels.
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There are over 22 million bicycles in the Netherlands compared to 18 million residents – providing a boon not only for the environment, but also for people’s health and jobs.
Dutch cycle so much it’s equivalent to planting 54 million trees a year considering that cycling 7km saves 1kg of CO2 compared to driving by car.
Love the cycling and non renewable energy conservation. Keep it up.
[https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/story/fridayfact-netherlands-home-more-bicycles-people](https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/story/fridayfact-netherlands-home-more-bicycles-people)