Climate Capitalism

In yet another example of the complexities of combatting climate change, a study conducted by environmental engineers at the University of California at Davis raises questions about the true carbon reduction benefits of using public transportation as compared, for example, to driving an SUV, according to this article from AFP.  The study focused on the overall carbon production of public transport including the impacts of building and maintaining the infrastructure for the transportation system.  The study doesn’t appear to discourage investment in mass transit, but rather appears to be aimed at raising awareness among consumers and policymakers about all of the factors that impact carbon emissions.