Things people blamed on bicycles

Re:Things people blamed on bicycles by O__________O on Wednesday August 24, 2022 @06:17AM (#32577356)

Recall seeing research that showed biking in London is actually bad for your health due to close proximity to vehicle pollution:

https://www.google.com/search?q=london+cycling+health+pollut...

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Re:Things people blamed on bicycles by corney91 on Wednesday August 24, 2022 @07:10AM (#32577788)

But driving could be even worse, due to the cars collecting pollution: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/dec/13/cyclists...

In fact, the second link for me in that Google search mentions this study, as well as others suggesting the physical and mental benefits of cycling outweigh the pollution you breath in: https://www.standard.co.uk/optimist/theairwebreathe/cycling-...

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Re:Things people blamed on bicycles by cypress66 on Wednesday August 24, 2022 @07:43AM (#32578047)

But unless you have your window open, cars AC have hepa filters.

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Re:Things people blamed on bicycles by throw0101a on Wednesday August 24, 2022 @08:04AM (#32578236)

Filters are only useful if the air moves through them:

> Our study also found that there are simple changes that could reduce exposure to emissions for professional drivers, such as keeping windows closed when driving, or changing routes to avoid tunnels. Having an air-tight vehicle cabin can also play an important part in reducing driver exposure. Technological fixes such as specialised in-vehicle cabin pollution filters may also be a short-term solution to reduce exposure for professional drivers.

* https://airqualitynews.com/2019/10/07/drivers-are-exposed-to...

How many vehicles are air tight?

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