Transportation
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Environment
Environment PortugalFewer Cars in the Center of This City
Lisbon becomes the latest European city to reduce traffic within its center, first through a three-month trial period with measures already considered for an extended imposition, as Portugal’s capital aims at becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
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Technology
Technology SwedenFirst-Ever Vehicle-Charging Road Is on the Horizon
Since Sweden conducted a series of pilot projects that proved the feasibility of a road able to charge electric vehicles as they use it, the Scandinavian country will be home to the world’s first vehicle-charging electric road in 2025.
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Society
Society United KingdomA Historic First: More Bicycles Than Cars on These Streets
For the first time in its history, London, the capital of England, the United Kingdom, is counting more cyclists than motorists during peak times, an encouraging trend that benefits a healthier way of life and a greener environment.
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Society
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Society
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Technology
Technology USAGame-Changer Battery Could Revolutionize Flights and Phones
In Ohio, the United States, researchers are developing a graphene battery to solve the polluting and energy-consuming problem of commercial flights, and should they be successful, their technology could revolutionize how we electrify not only modes of transportation, but also phones and computers.
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Society
Society The NetherlandsWant to Be a More Bike-Friendly City? There’s an Online Course for You!
An online course is now available that explains the transformation of Amsterdam’s transportation infrastructure, to help other cities bring cycling to the top of the mobility chain - for a healthier and greener way to go from point A to point B.
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Society
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Environment
Environment SpainFree Train Journeys for All Passengers? Coming Right Up!
As of September, and for the remaining of the year, it will be possible to travel for free across Spain in trains operated by the state-owned transport company, furthering the government’s desire to make public transport as accessible as possible.
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Animals
Animals USARelocation Is Saving These Pets’ Lives and Getting Them Adopted
Over the last decade, millions of dogs and cats have been relocated from one state to another acrossthe United States, helping to solve the overpopulation issue some regions had while finding the pets a forever home in states that have too few.