Federal prosecutors have agreed to settle a criminal probe into General Motors for concealing an ignition switch defect linked to at least 124 deaths. Under … Crimes without criminalsRead more
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Air pollution from cars and trucks spreading 3x farther
According to University of Toronto study published in the Atmospheric Pollution Research journal, air pollution could be spreading up to three times farther than previously … Air pollution from cars and trucks spreading 3x fartherRead more
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What’s more likely to kill you: A car crash or vehicle emissions?
If your gut reaction is like mine, then you’ve already answered in favor of crashes. But when you really crunch the numbers, the question not … What’s more likely to kill you: A car crash or vehicle emissions?Read more
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If everyone commuted by car
How many dang bridges New York would have to build — if the estimated 2 million-plus people commuting in and out of Manhattan during rush … If everyone commuted by carRead more
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Butterflies Getting Lost Because Of The Fumes From Your Car?
It doesn’t take a scientist to tell you that car exhausts smells terrible. But it might take one to tell you that insects think so, … Butterflies Getting Lost Because Of The Fumes From Your Car?Read more
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Car Emissions vs. Car Crashes: Which One Is Deadlier?
The ever-thought-provoking David Levinson posed a question at his Transportationist blog earlier this week that’s worth a longer look: Are you more likely to die … Car Emissions vs. Car Crashes: Which One Is Deadlier?Read more
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US motor vehicle crashes in 2010 cost $871B
The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a new study that finds the price tag for motor vehicle crashes in … US motor vehicle crashes in 2010 cost $871BRead more
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Germany begins spying on Britain and America for the first time since 1945 Chancellor Angela Merkel has ordered her counter-espionage services to begin surveillance of … NewsRead more