An efficient solution to stress, balanced exercise or fulfilling physical work clears the static and nourishes body and mind. Stressed from work? Worried from local or world news? Consider that active commuting (particularly, bicycling to work) ameliorates stress and boosts psychological well-being, according to a UK study titled, “Does active commuting improve psychological wellbeing? Longitudinal … [continued]
A group of Harvard students are taking their school to court over the school’s investment practices, in an attempt to force the illustrious institution to divest from investing in fossil fuel companies. The student lawsuit, filed by the Harvard Climate Justice Coalition, claims that the investments harm students and future … [continued]
Boston transportation has a new private transit app that learns the habits and locations of travelers as they shift around, thus improving its usefulness in a constantly changing world. Transit options become streamlined by the app itself. “Bridj is your everyday transportation system that adapts in real-time to where you … [continued]
Boston’s natural gas pipeline infrastructure is showing the signs of age, and is starting to leak like a sieve, according to a group of atmospheric scientists at Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). Not only are these methane leaks pouring more carbon dioxide into an atmosphere already responsible for … [continued]
Boston-Power, one of the more notable players in the lithium-ion battery market, is apparently now looking to “compete with Elon Musk” and will be scaling-up its battery factories to produce much higher quantities of batteries, as per recent reports. The scaling-up process — which will be funded via $290 million … [continued]
Matt Johnson created a nice graphic/map for streetcar lovers that shows all the streetcar systems that are open or under construction in the United States. Only nineteen cities in America have streetcars that are either operating or being added to transit systems in the near future. Considering streetcars increase smart growth, … [continued]
According to trade group SEIA, the ongoing U.S. trade case against China was filed by a single company; they do not represent the entire solar industry.
Saving money on transportation is always helpful, especially if we blunt air pollution at the same time. Any time of the year, it’s nice; however, this season it allows for more to spent on the family for the holidays. According to the American Public Transportation Association’s November Transit Savings Report, the average … [continued]
The buyout of Alta Bike Share, which operates New York City’s Citi Bike program, is essentially a done deal. It follows our report in August about the sizable pending financial deal withREQX Ventures, which is funding additional investments in the Citi Bike system to increase the number of bikes (close to twice as many … [continued]
US public transportation ridership increased yet again in the second quarter of 2014. A press release report released by the American Public Transportation Association showed urban mobility increasing to over 2.7 billion trips on US public transportation in the second quarter. Urban travelers are making commonsense choices for their pockets and the environment, … [continued]
