transportation

Climate Activists Deflate SUV Tires Across Britain

Climate Activists Deflate SUV Tires Across Britain

An environmental activist group called the Tyre Extinguishers has deflated hundreds of SUV tires in Britain in order to send the message that the luxury, off-road vehicles are not welcome in urban areas. The group said it is the first in what is to be a series of protests. Thus far, Tyre Extinguishers has “disarmed” […]

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    Electric Vehicles 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Electric Vehicles 101: Everything You Need to Know

    If you think electric cars are a new concept, you’re not alone. Until recently, EV’s drew interest mainly from a niche group of enthusiasts. Gasoline-powered cars and trucks are usually considered to be the ‘traditional’ types of those vehicles, but electric vehicles were being developed right around the same time, according to a U.S. Department […]

    British Airways to Start Using Sustainable Jet Fuel Next Year

    British Airways to Start Using Sustainable Jet Fuel Next Year

    British Airways announced Friday that it would become the first airline to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced at a commercial scale in the UK. The company struck a deal with Phillips 66 Limited, which will produce thousands of tons of sustainable jet fuel that the airline will begin to use for commercial flights in […]

    New Canadian Facility to Produce Renewable Fuel From Air

    New Canadian Facility to Produce Renewable Fuel From Air

    In British Columbia, Canadian clean energy company Huron Clean Energy and its partner Carbon Engineering Ltd. have plans to create a revolutionary fuel for cars, airplanes and ships. Recently, they’ve begun engineering on a game-changing, large-scale commercial facility in Canada that will produce this usable fuel out of air. Powered by clean hydroelectricity, the plant […]

    Old Coal Plant Site to Be Transformed Into a Walkable City

    Old Coal Plant Site to Be Transformed Into a Walkable City

    Lakeview Generating Station was once a coal plant in Mississauga, a suburb of Toronto. But now, developers are reimagining it to become a mixed-use, lakefront village, where residents can walk or bike anywhere within the site in just 15 minutes. Lakeview Village, as the new development will be named, will reclaim access and views of […]

    ​7 Travel Tips for an Environmentally-Conscious Vacation

    ​7 Travel Tips for an Environmentally-Conscious Vacation

    As global travel restrictions are lifted, we’re all itching for an adventure – but, before you head to the beach, the mountains, or a new city, take the time to plan a trip that’s both enjoyable and sustainable. While traveling has many benefits – among them a greater appreciation for other cultures, and an important […]

    House Passes $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill. Will Build Back Better Act Follow?

    House Passes $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill. Will Build Back Better Act Follow?

    The House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill with $550 billion in new spending on Friday, and President Biden is expected to sign the Senate-approved legislation shortly. The bill includes few measures to cut the greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change, but includes substantial funding for adapting and building resilience to its impacts. […]