Veronica White
@veronicaawhite.bsky.social
Visual communicator and environmental social scientist • Photographer and Adventurer • PhD researcher cycling across England to explore visions for the future of farming
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“Since the bicycle makes little demand on material or energy resources, contributes little to pollution, makes a positive contribution to health and causes little death or injury, it can be regarded as the most benevolent of machines.” Here’s the article by @carltonreid.com HT @sciam.bsky.social
Pedal Power Remains Most Efficient Way To Travel, Confirms Scientific American
Scientific American confirms that human on a bicycle more efficient than salmon, seagulls, or jet planes, updating a piece from 1973.
www.forbes.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
“Since the bicycle makes little demand on material or energy resources, contributes little to pollution, makes a positive contribution to health and causes little death or injury, it can be regarded as the most benevolent of machines.” Here’s the article by @carltonreid.com HT @sciam.bsky.social
It’s never too late!!
July 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
It’s never too late!!
I’ve finished now! Cycled over 2000 miles in the end!
July 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I’ve finished now! Cycled over 2000 miles in the end!
Thanks for sharing, Ollie!
July 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Thanks for sharing, Ollie!
Here’s the project website, please share with anyone you know who might be interested in being involved!
sites.exeter.ac.uk/farmingfutur...
sites.exeter.ac.uk/farmingfutur...
> The Farming Futures Cycle Tour
The Farming Futures Cycle Tour is the main data collection phase of my PhD project, which explores visions for the future of farming and food production in England. Between mid-April and early-July, I...
sites.exeter.ac.uk
May 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Here’s the project website, please share with anyone you know who might be interested in being involved!
sites.exeter.ac.uk/farmingfutur...
sites.exeter.ac.uk/farmingfutur...