Always good to see major nations tackling environmental issues, and few do it any more aggressively than Germany. Once the infrastructure is in place, why not use it to the fullest degree possible?
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Public Transportation and Sustainability
I love this meme. So true. Our attempt at public transportation here in the U.S. is spotty.
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We Want Public Transportation
“Socketwrench” here makes an excellent point. It’s ironic that the next new thing in transportation is the removal of the driver while preserving everything else, since this accomplishes very little of what we actually need, i.e., the means of moving …
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Urbanization
Here’s a short video that presents the populations of the world’s largest cities as they’ve changed over the past 500 years.
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From Guest Blogger Joel Smith: Nine Eco-friendly Tips to Save Money and Go Green
As nature’s state is going worse by the day, the best thing that you can do is to do some things that may help in easing the increasing problem of the environment. Here are some go-green tips for you can …
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How Many Eco-Conscious Consumers Are There, Really? Strangely, It Matters Far Less Than We Tend To Think
When employees get free parking, they tend to drive their cars to work; when they have to pay to park, they tend to take public transportation. That’s the (not too shocking) conclusion of a new study, according to this article …
Mass Transit Isn't Perfect for All Cities, But…..
Frequent commenter Tim Kingston sent me this article on public transportation, making the point that some cities, Los Angeles in particular, are not well-suited for trains, trolleys, buses, etc. There is no doubt that this is true. But I’m suspicious …
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We Need Better Public Transportation — But Can We Afford It?
Here’s an article co-written by environmentalist superstar Bill McKibben that speaks to the need for better public transportation. The authors point out that transportation generally contributes 27% of the total greenhouse gas emissions. Since transportation is 98%+ based on gasoline …
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Government Subsidized Public Transportation Is Fine If Administered with Common Sense
When possible, I like to take public transportation rather than drive, since it lowers my carbon footprint, and allows me to work en route. Also, all things equal, I like to support Amtrak, as my fare helps bring this system …
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Attitudes Towards Car Ownership Have Changed, Will Change Further
It’s the 109th anniversary of the first sale made by the Ford Motor Company: a Model A. From that moment, the concept of automobile ownership grew steadily and rapidly in importance in the American psyche; in fact, it expanded to …
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