Radical Urbanist
Cities have more power than ever to shape the future. In Radical Urbanist, @parismarx explores their approaches to transportation, climate change, and monopolistic tech companies to see if they’re doing enough.
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It’s Not ‘Green’ to Preorder Cars Like iPhones
It’s Not ‘Green’ to Preorder Cars Like iPhones
Tesla fans aren’t saving the planet by ordering every new model
The Electric Vehicle Revolution Will Be Dirty and Unequal
The Electric Vehicle Revolution Will Be Dirty and Unequal
Batteries for new cars will require a lot of new mining
Uber’s $200 Helicopter Ride is a Preview of its Pricey Flying Cars
Uber’s $200 Helicopter Ride is a Preview of its Pricey Flying Cars
New airport service shows short flights are not equitable
London and Oslo Took On Cars, But the Key was Investing in Alternatives
London and Oslo Took On Cars, But the Key was Investing in Alternatives
Whether cities choose congestion pricing or regulations, they must expand transit, cycling, and pedestrian spaces
Tesla on Autopilot Slammed Into (Another) Truck
Tesla on Autopilot Slammed Into (Another) Truck
Autopilot is “far less competent than a human driver”
Why Humanity Needs to Shrink its Global Footprint
Why Humanity Needs to Shrink its Global Footprint
The natural world needs space too
How Vancouver, Melbourne, and Auckland are Reducing Car Use
How Vancouver, Melbourne, and Auckland are Reducing Car Use
Taking on cars isn’t just a European thing
Bird Will Try Anything to Turn a Profit
Bird Will Try Anything to Turn a Profit
It’s renting scooters, selling them, and creating its own platform