With the increase in renewable electrical generation, transportation has become the highest emitting sector of the US economy, accounting for about 29% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Light-duty vehicles, including cars and small trucks, account for about 57% of transportation emissions. Medium- and heavy-duty trucks contribute an additional 26%, while … [continued]
Culdesac Tempe is the name of the the neighborhood, and it is being billed as “The first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the United States.”
From ramping up clean electricity to eliminating food waste. From designing cities for walking and biking to preserving ecosystems. Projects that lead to a low-carbon society and limit climate change will have more and greater benefits for health than previously realized. Courtesy of University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI). … [continued]
Cities all over the U.S. are closing down streets to traffic during the coronavirus pandemic in order to encourage people to stay home.
A new decade-long study from the University of Melbourne has found that when the overall walkability of an area is increased, simply put, people walk more, even well after the “novelty” may have worn off, and their health and wellbeing is improved as a result. This is the first study … [continued]
Instead of the namebrand mouthwash, buy the off-brand and donate the difference. Instead of buying two ice cream cones, share with your loved one and donate the difference. You get the idea: Instead of spending money on yourself, throw a couple of bucks to a good cause, which is exactly … [continued]
