United Airlines speedy and secret settlement, announced today, with Dr. David Dao could not have happened without the superlawyer, Tom Demetrio, handling Dr. Dao’s case. … The United Airlines SettlementRead more
Transportation
Jet engine lubrication oils are a major source of ultrafine particles
Ultrafine particles form during combustion processes, for example when wood or biomass is burned, as well as in power and industrial plants. Alongside road traffic, … Jet engine lubrication oils are a major source of ultrafine particlesRead more
The True Cost of Commuting
Promote Remote work Average travel time to work round trip 2019 – 55.2 minutes reduces hourly pay 11.5%, compared to not commuting. adds 11.5% to … The True Cost of CommutingRead more
North of England train line vastly under-reports cancellations
One of the north of England’s main railway companies is taking advantage of an “outrageous” legal loophole that allows it to vastly under-report cancellations, it … North of England train line vastly under-reports cancellationsRead more
Buses are better than metro
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Against federal guidance, states plan to expand highways
When President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Package into law last November, many saw it as an opportunity to combat climate change. The … Against federal guidance, states plan to expand highwaysRead more
A freeway ripped the heart out of Black life in Detroit
In 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, a man who is believed to be the first African-American independent record producer opened up a blues and gospel record … A freeway ripped the heart out of Black life in DetroitRead more
Ditch your car and save money
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New York City Subway Flooding Demonstrates Transit System Vulnerability to Climate Change
Even on a dry day, the MTA says it pumps 14 million gallons of water out of subway stations. But on Thursday, as a month’s … New York City Subway Flooding Demonstrates Transit System Vulnerability to Climate ChangeRead more
38,680 traffic fatalities in 2020, up 7.2% from 2019
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) statistical projection of traffic fatalities for 2020 shows that an estimated 38,680 people died in motor vehicle traffic … 38,680 traffic fatalities in 2020, up 7.2% from 2019Read more