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You ever think about how crazy it is that in 2019, the richest 1% of the world’s population (77 million people) produced as much carbon pollution as the poorest 66% of humanity (5 billion people)?
Richest 1% emit as much planet-heating pollution as two-thirds of humanity | Oxfam International
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December 21, 2023 at 8:17 PM
You ever think about how crazy it is that in 2019, the richest 1% of the world’s population (77 million people) produced as much carbon pollution as the poorest 66% of humanity (5 billion people)?
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this is why battery vehicles will never be the answer to climate change. only public transit and dense walkable cities can even come close to getting us there
Scientists have only begun to uncover the extent of pollution from tires.
Research shows that particulate pollution from tires and brakes far exceeds pollution from tailpipes. Tires also release more volatile organic compounds. e360.yale.edu/features/tir...
Research shows that particulate pollution from tires and brakes far exceeds pollution from tailpipes. Tires also release more volatile organic compounds. e360.yale.edu/features/tir...
Road Hazard: Evidence Mounts on Toxic Pollution from Tires
Researchers are only beginning to uncover the toxic cocktail of chemicals, microplastics, and heavy metals hidden in car and truck tires. But experts say these tire emissions are a significant source ...
e360.yale.edu
December 27, 2023 at 12:46 AM
this is why battery vehicles will never be the answer to climate change. only public transit and dense walkable cities can even come close to getting us there
I believe we can make it happen
December 27, 2023 at 1:30 AM
I believe we can make it happen
I believe in a Better future ❤️
December 27, 2023 at 1:24 AM
I believe in a Better future ❤️
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And now for a little good #Climate news: During the morning and evening rush hours, on representative main thoroughfares crisscrossing Paris, there are now more bicycles than cars.
www.theguardian.com/cities/2023/...
www.theguardian.com/cities/2023/...
Bollards and ‘superblocks’: how Europe’s cities are turning on the car
In Paris, Barcelona and Brussels, authorities are adopting varied approaches to the task of reducing congestion and pollution
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2023 at 11:06 PM
And now for a little good #Climate news: During the morning and evening rush hours, on representative main thoroughfares crisscrossing Paris, there are now more bicycles than cars.
www.theguardian.com/cities/2023/...
www.theguardian.com/cities/2023/...