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Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

Why Transit Advocates Aren't 100% Behind This Senator's Bold Bill To Slash Highway Funding - Streetsblog USA

Federal transportation spending exceeds gas tax revenue by approximately $40 billion annually, with highway construction consuming most funds while transit systems face potential defunding under proposed spending caps.
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Waste and Carbon Emissions Are Down at Heathrow Airport

Heathrow's annual sustainability report summarizing the year 2025 describes climate change as "an existential threat to aviation, to the planet and to us all personally." The report touts a few areas of interest, including adding zero-emission buses to the airport's fleet and reducing overall waste at Heathrow by 3%. The report also points to Heathrow using more sustainable jet fuel, with 3.1% of the flights taking off from the airport making use of such materials.
Europe news
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

The world's biggest automaker has one of the dirtiest supply chains: report

Tesla, Ford, and Volvo lead a ranking of 18 global automakers on eliminating emissions, environmental harms, and human rights violations from supply chains, though no automaker achieves 50 percent compliance.
Renovation
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

British Museum ditching its gas boilers in move to low-carbon heat pumps

The British Museum is replacing gas-fired heating with low-carbon alternatives including heat pumps and electric boilers, expected to reduce annual carbon emissions by 1,700 tonnes.
London startup
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Go-Ahead's 1,000th electric bus boosts London's zero-emission fleet

Go-Ahead London has delivered its 1,000th electric bus, with nearly half its routes now operating on zero-emission vehicles, reducing annual carbon emissions by approximately 60,000 tonnes.
Environment
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

Amid Grim Outlook for National Climate Investments, Portland's Clean Energy Fund Doles Out Nearly $64 Million

Portland's Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund allocated $1.71 billion and will distribute over $60 million to 59 nonprofit climate projects prioritizing low-income communities.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 months ago

Capsule can bring healthier, resilient soil in a sustainable package - Yanko Design

Aeropod offers a refreshing alternative that's simple and effective. These small, seed-like capsules can be scattered directly onto the land. When rainwater or pressure activates them, Aeropods expand, forming micro-channels and injecting air into the soil. This unique process allows the soil to "breathe," kickstarting microbial activity and encouraging roots to grow deeper and stronger. Unlike conventional tilling, Aeropod restores soil health without extra labor, fuel, or disruption.
Agriculture
Gadgets
fromTechCrunch
9 months ago

Finland warms up the world's largest sand battery, and the economics look appealing | TechCrunch

Finland's sand battery revolutionizes thermal energy storage affordably using waste material, aiding carbon reduction in district heating.
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