The Green Elephant in the Room: Solutions To Restoring the Health of People and the Living Planet
Rico Verde
121 episodes
2 weeks ago
In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful tools in the fight against climate change: electrification. Currently, America runs on millions of tiny fires—cars, trucks, furnaces, and factories burning fossil fuels. The solution? Plug them in. Key Takeaways: Transportation: Electric vehicles are leading the way, with EVs now making up nearly 6% of new car sales. While passenger cars are straightforward to electrify, heavy-duty trucks and aviation remain challenging due to battery limit...
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In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful tools in the fight against climate change: electrification. Currently, America runs on millions of tiny fires—cars, trucks, furnaces, and factories burning fossil fuels. The solution? Plug them in. Key Takeaways: Transportation: Electric vehicles are leading the way, with EVs now making up nearly 6% of new car sales. While passenger cars are straightforward to electrify, heavy-duty trucks and aviation remain challenging due to battery limit...
The Green Elephant in the Room: Solutions To Restoring the Health of People and the Living Planet
32 minutes
5 months ago
CAR-FREE and Loving It — The Future is Here
What if everything we've been told about cars and freedom is backwards? Journey into America's first car-free neighborhood rising from the sprawl of Phoenix, where residents know their neighbors' names and community connection replaces isolation. Explore how e-bikes are outpacing cars in urban areas, why cities are eliminating parking requirements to create affordable housing, and how reclaiming space from cars could transform our communities. This isn't about sacrifice—it's about...
The Green Elephant in the Room: Solutions To Restoring the Health of People and the Living Planet
In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful tools in the fight against climate change: electrification. Currently, America runs on millions of tiny fires—cars, trucks, furnaces, and factories burning fossil fuels. The solution? Plug them in. Key Takeaways: Transportation: Electric vehicles are leading the way, with EVs now making up nearly 6% of new car sales. While passenger cars are straightforward to electrify, heavy-duty trucks and aviation remain challenging due to battery limit...
