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Reconciling Climate-Friendly Urban Transport and Resident Wellbeing

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Can urban transport in the world’s major cities become more environmentally friendly while ensuring minimal impact on residents? By implementing tailor-made climate policies in transportation without compromising the quality of life in these cities, greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by 22% within a 15-year timeframe.

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Saving Money on Transport Costs with Packing Optimization

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The global cost of living crisis. With transport costs ever-high, many company owners and managers seek ways to lower the burden, keeping their employees employed and their businesses healthy. Sure, nobody can control the global problems driving up prices – but they can implement solutions to reduce their impact and save precious cash.

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Research Reveals The Global Nature Of Plastic Waste

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Global supply chains. Research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign explores the global patterns in plastic waste, with the most waste emanating from China, Brazil, and the U.S. “We wanted to follow the plastic packaging waste embedded in the global supply chain. ” Global trade.

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Study Suggests Global North Still Appropriates Wealth From South

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Campaigners have long argued that the wealth of the global North has been based on the appropriation of resources and labor from the global South, but often this hypothesis has focused on things such as slavery and colonies. Indeed, it is usually the poorer countries that are developing the richer ones rather than the other way around.

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The Benefits Of Electric Vehicles May Not Be Universally Felt

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These resources traverse intricate global supply chains before reaching the EV assembly lines, indicating additional complexities and potential ecological consequences. Furthermore, the researchers note that the production of electric vehicles necessitates the extraction and manufacturing of specific metals and materials.

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How Fleet Management Is Evolving in 2023 and Beyond

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Car transport providers have emerged as invaluable partners for fleets aiming to expand into new territories or acquire new vehicles. Their expertise in safely transporting vehicles across distances eliminates the need for businesses to establish their own logistical networks. Hydrogen fuel cells present another exciting avenue.

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5 Reasons Why Asphalt Paving is a Sustainable Choice for Road Construction

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It also does not pollute the air with global warming gases (GHG), such as CO2, CH4, nitrous oxide, or waste materials, such as petroleum-based solvents or hazardous debris. Acquiring, transporting, and refining these hydrocarbons generates emissions of greenhouse gases and volatile organic compounds.