Economist: electric cars won't save us if the numbers don't add up
It seems likely we are going to need radical reductions in future ownership of private vehicles as we transition to cleaner transport.
Aug. 7, 2020 • ~8 min
It seems likely we are going to need radical reductions in future ownership of private vehicles as we transition to cleaner transport.
City streets were built to accommodate cars, but the COVID-19 pandemic has scrambled our transport needs. Many cities are moving to make streets more people-friendly and less car-centric.
Without plastic shielding between seats or more efficient engines, the environmental benefits of public transport are lost.
New research reveals how roads channel microplastics from car tires and brake pads to remote ocean habitats.
The pandemic has forced many people to shift from public transport to car travel. But is this likely to be permanent?
Fare free public transport exists in at least 98 cities and towns around the world.
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