Comments by "iorekby" (@iorekby) on "Clarkson explains why cycling is actually bad for the environment" video.

  1. It depends really. An average, fully grown native UK tree will absorb about 6kg of carbon a year. A cyclist will produce about 21g of carbon per kilometre when you factor in "fuel" for the cyclist (i.e. food). So if a cyclist is doing over 286km on the bike per year, they are less environmental than a tree in the UK in terms of carbon offset. Sources: European Cycling Federation: https://ecf.com/news-and-events/news/how-much-co2-does-cycling-really-save Ovo Energy/ EPA: https://www.ovoenergy.com/blog/green/trees-natures-carbon-eating-machines.html
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