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
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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
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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
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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
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Living Near A Highway Is Terrible For Your Health
The study, slated for publication in the journal Environment International, looked at “ultrafine” pollutants from car exhaust rather than the larger pollutants that are traditionally … Living Near A Highway Is Terrible For Your HealthRead more