Drivethroughs

Time for the UK to say goodbye to drive-throughs: for the sake of our environment, our health – and our culture

Time for the UK to say goodbye to drive-throughs: for the sake of our environment, our health – and our culture: The UK has around 2,000 drive-throughs. Andreas160578/Pixabay Drive-throughs – services that let people order and collect food and drink without needing to leave their cars – are designed with convenience in mind. Whether it’s …

Drive-throughs are busier than ever during the pandemic – but they’re hotspots for air pollution

Drive-throughs are busier than ever during the pandemic – but they’re hotspots for air pollution: In the US, the average time spent waiting in fast food drive-throughs has risen by half a minute during the pandemic. Ministr-84/Shutterstock Over 90% of EU citizens each year are exposed to levels of outdoor air pollution that are above …