During the 1960’s and 1970’s, the bicycle was the most popular product in China. Bicycles were often given as wedding gifts, and in 1986, US … China’s History of BicyclesRead more
Transportation
Posted inCO2 / Fossil fuel / ToMl / Transportation
Airline emissions A business traveller’s footprint
AIR TRAVEL only accounts for an estimated 5% of global carbon emissions. But that share is expected to grow as air travel becomes cheaper and … Airline emissions A business traveller’s footprintRead more
Posted inToMl / Transportation / USA Empire
Will 2013 Continue The 7-Year Downward Trend In American Driving?
Predictions and prognostications are the stuff of the New Year–and why should driving trends be any different? Will 2013 see a continuation of what has … Will 2013 Continue The 7-Year Downward Trend In American Driving?Read more
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Free Parking? At What Cost?
In most suburban areas, and some urban areas, big box stores are surrounded by expansive parking lots where motorists can park their cars for free. … Free Parking? At What Cost?Read more
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Why I Don’t Own a Car
By Lynn Jurich I know it may seem odd for a business executive, but I don’t even own a car. We’re living at a time … Why I Don’t Own a CarRead more
Posted inBicycle / ToMl / Transportation
Paying Employees To Bike To Work
An Amsterdam businessman – Photo by Dawn Paley How financial incentives can re-shape our cities and our behaviour for a better future. In North America, … Paying Employees To Bike To WorkRead more
Posted inHealth / Pollution / ToMl / Transportation
Traffic Air Pollution Exposure During Infancy
Researchers have known for many years that air pollution harms health and kills. In 2006, the World Health Organization estimated that globally, two million people … Traffic Air Pollution Exposure During InfancyRead more
Posted inBicycle / ToMl / Transportation
More Bikes Sold Than Cars In Italy For The First Time Since WW2
For the first time since the end of the Second World War the number of bicycles sold in Italy has overtaken the number of cars. … More Bikes Sold Than Cars In Italy For The First Time Since WW2Read more
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Highway Noise Pollution and health
A new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has found that 2.3 percent of people in Fulton County, Ga., where the city … Highway Noise Pollution and healthRead more
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News
Airlines will be charged for carbon emissions Europe’s highest court gave unreserved backing on Wednesday to a hotly contested EU law charging airlines for carbon … NewsRead more