Global movement aims to encourage people to walk to school

23 May 2007

At least two million school pupils are taking part in Walk to School week, which aims to celebrate how walking to school helps cut pollution.
The national launch, held at a school in Lambeth, south London, on Monday, centred around a giant inflatable globe. Similar events will be held throughout the country, ensuring the message gets out across Britain. In terms of local air pollution, the school run is one of the worst offenders.
Andrew Fielding, Walk to School co-ordinator, said: ‘We’re encouraging people around the country to use Walk to School week to try out walking with their kids. Walking to school isn’t just great for the environment, it’s great for you, too. Walking for those 30 minutes a day means real quality time together, and the average walk there and back will burn more calories than the school’s PE quota. ‘Give it a go and see how you find it. We doubt you’ll want to go back to the traffic jams afterwards!’

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