Episode 2 — Cars:
Five Words that will Save the Planet
Almost every environmental problem we have can be traced to our addiction to fossil fuels, primarily oil.
Almost every environmental problem we have can be traced to our addiction to fossil fuels, primarily oil.
— Dennis Weaver (actor and activist)
— Dennis Weaver (actor and activist)
Production and Destruction
Production and Destruction
Cars consume a lot of energy before they ever make it to the open road. Automotive production leaves a giant footprint because materials like steel, rubber, glass, plastics, paints, lubricants, and many more must be created before a new ride is ready to roll.
Cars consume a lot of energy before they ever make it to the open road. Automotive production leaves a giant footprint because materials like steel, rubber, glass, plastics, paints, lubricants, and many more must be created before a new ride is ready to roll.
Similarly, the end of a car’s life doesn’t mark the end of its environmental impact. Plastics, toxic battery acids, and other products often stay in the environment. As cool as cars are... they are very dirty and very destructive.
Similarly, the end of a car’s life doesn’t mark the end of its environmental impact. Plastics, toxic battery acids, and other products often stay in the environment. As cool as cars are... they are very dirty and very destructive.
Show Notes
Show Notes
Ahhh, the automobile. Powerful, sleek, sexy. An absolute object of desire for many. Of course there is the traffic, expense, and parking issues associated with driving. However, that doesn't deter most of us who want to own a car.
Ahhh, the automobile. Powerful, sleek, sexy. An absolute object of desire for many. Of course there is the traffic, expense, and parking issues associated with driving. However, that doesn't deter most of us who want to own a car.
After all cars are a necessity. Aren't they?
After all cars are a necessity. Aren't they?
Maybe because we consider life to be impossible without a car, we have a tendency to ignore some of the concerns associated with driving : massive habitat destruction, the release of atmosphere altering gases and pollution, oil spills, and foreign wars. The fact is, our cars, and our trucks, and our motorcycles are the second most destructive force on the planet. (For the most harmful activity, check out Episode 3). After you listen to this podcast, it will be apparent why you should drive less and explore alternative transportation options.
Maybe because we consider life to be impossible without a car, we have a tendency to ignore some of the concerns associated with driving : massive habitat destruction, the release of atmosphere altering gases and pollution, oil spills, and foreign wars. The fact is, our cars, and our trucks, and our motorcycles are the second most destructive force on the planet. (For the most harmful activity, check out Episode 3). After you listen to this podcast, it will be apparent why you should drive less and explore alternative transportation options.
Mentioned in This Episode
Mentioned in This Episode
WHAT'S WRONG WITH CARS?
WHAT'S WRONG WITH CARS?
ROAD KILL
ROAD KILL
CARS AND THE SPACE THEY TAKE UP
CARS AND THE SPACE THEY TAKE UP
ROADS: IMPACT ON HABITATS
ROADS: IMPACT ON HABITATS
WILL ELECTRIC CARS SAVE US?
WILL ELECTRIC CARS SAVE US?
WE DRIVE BIGGER CARS AND DRIVE MORE MILES
WE DRIVE BIGGER CARS AND DRIVE MORE MILES
DRIVING IS DYING
DRIVING IS DYING
DRIVING AND DENIAL
DRIVING AND DENIAL
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
Short Videos
Short Videos
Ted Talks
Ted Talks
Cars Almost Killed Our Cities, But Here's How We Can Bring Them Back
Cars Almost Killed Our Cities, But Here's How We Can Bring Them Back
Updates for Rebroadcast
Updates for Rebroadcast
