Magnificent Tidal Energy Project To Double As New City Park
Tidal energy projects can compete on scale and cost with nuclear energy while creating new urban parks, alternative transportation routes and flood control opportunities, too.
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Instead of Talking About Speed Limits, Let’s Talk More About Stroads
I recently saw people on social media saying that there should be a 20 MPH speed limit everywhere in cities, which is a pretty weird argument all by itself in 2023. This, sadly, is an idea that’s been pushed since cars were first starting to appear on city streets, and … [continued]
Are Stupid Trucks “Literally Killing Us?”
Recently, a reader sent us a link to a video on YouTube that they wanted us to cover. Truth is, I had already seen the video floating around on YouTube and hadn’t check it out yet. Before I get into what it has to say, I want to talk about … [continued]
Ford & T-Mobile Test Autonomous Tech That Works With Smartphones To Protect Pedestrians & Cyclists
I’ve never struck a pedestrian, largely because I try to slow down in places where I’m likely to encounter them when driving. That slower speed helped buy me some time to avoid disaster during some close calls, like it has for many other drivers. On a couple of occasions, the … [continued]
NHTSA’s New Approach To Regulation Is Toxic Garbage (Part 2)
In part 1 of this article, I explored the ways that NHTSA’s approach would cause problems if applied more broadly. In this part, I’m going to discuss how this hurts the economy, how it gets intentionally misused against companies like Tesla, and how we can actually solve the safety problems … [continued]
EVs and the Visually Impaired
I have a daughter who was diagnosed with Stargardts macular dystrophy at the age of 22. She is gradually losing her sight. At the moment, she walks with a cane and still has some peripheral vision. With all of the discussion around how quiet EVs are, I asked her what … [continued]
There Remains An Ever Lighter Footprint, Electric Micromobility & Feet
CleanTechnica focuses much of its news on cutting-edge electric cars and trucks. Yet, there is a whole world out there that is not as car centric as the US. Beyond that car-centric view, many cultures transport themselves in more diverse forms of e-mobility with an ease some of us wish … [continued]
A 21st-Century Transportation System That Drives Climate Action & Equitable Recovery
Originally published on NRDC Expert Blog. By Mitchell Bernard We must build the national transportation system of the future — and do it now, all while strengthening the responsible public oversight we all depend on to protect the environment and public health. As congressional negotiations move forward on President Biden’s call … [continued]
Study Shows Walking, Cycling, & e-Biking Make Significant Impact On Carbon Emissions
Cycling, e-biking, or walking can help tackle the climate crisis — even if you swap the car for active transport just one day a week — according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Oxford’s Transport Studies Unit.
WRI Ross Center Prize For Cities 2020–2021 — Now Accepting Applications
It is that time of year again that engages and highlights some of the brightest thinkers, engineers, urban planners, environmental pioneers, and inspired world citizens as they work to solve a tremendous amount of global imbalance.
