Nyssa

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[–] Nyssa 4 points 1 year ago

Highways were constructed in regions with sparse populations or in urban areas with little political power (primarily black and Latino neighborhoods). Basically, areas where democracy didn't have to function because there was no democratic power to block it. Whereas nowadays, with higher levels of democracy (unequivocally good) and local control (more of a mixed bag), massive infrastructure projects are harder to accomplish. Plus, the 50s had the benefit of a booming postwar economy and the national cohesion (at least among enfranchised Americans).

[–] Nyssa 15 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I figured there were some issues like that, I think I'm more into the general idea than this specific execution

[–] Nyssa 9 points 1 year ago

I am really heartened by how solar continues to punch higher and higher above projections year-after-year.

[–] Nyssa 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Im not saying they're apples to apples, I'm saying that I was just wondering if we could design tires that were less conducive to creating microparticles

[–] Nyssa -5 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Yeah, but bikes and buses still use tires. I was just wondering how the tires we will need to use in the future can be manufactured to reduce the pollution problem

[–] Nyssa 5 points 1 year ago

Plus China is repeating our mistakes and building out a massive amount of car-centric infrastructure. Huge disappointment given the amount of resources and wonderful transit they have in major cities

[–] Nyssa 5 points 1 year ago

Exactly. I grew up on a farm and there's no way a regular bus route would efficiently service us. Cars are still necessary but their usage can be greatly reduced.

For instance, in Europe most suburban/rural households can get by with one car. And in urban areas no car lifestyle is very easy to pull off

[–] Nyssa 2 points 1 year ago

Even in raindrops!

[–] Nyssa 4 points 1 year ago (7 children)

I wonder if there's any data on how much bus tires pollute in this way on a per-passenger mile basis. I'm sure it's better than cars, but if it's still a major problem, I wonder if there's another way to manufacture less problematic tires. Maybe biodegradable?

[–] Nyssa 5 points 1 year ago

I really hope this forum doesn't fall down that rabbit hole

[–] Nyssa 4 points 1 year ago

https://haleyheynderickx.bandcamp.com/album/i-need-to-start-a-garden

She has a Bandcamp where you can purchase her music. Otherwise search her up on other streaming platforms you may have

[–] Nyssa 2 points 1 year ago

I've had some delicious rose chocolate before. Tho that might have been an extract vs. dried herbs. Worth a try imo

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