If the words in a weather forecast, such as "cool," "sunny" or "windy," can influence the way you dress for the day—can they also influence whether or not you take public transit?
Social Sciences
Sep 1, 2020
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Ground transportation is responsible for almost a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions globally—and account for about 40 percent of emissions in British Columbia.
Environment
Aug 25, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented shift in commuting and mobility patterns worldwide, something that has led to a false perception that the pandemic may be a boon to greenhouse gas reduction. A new analysis ...
Environment
Aug 5, 2020
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Millennials—typically defined as those born between 1981 and 1996 – have gotten a lot of press, both positive and negative.
Social Sciences
Jul 10, 2020
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As physical distancing measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 begin to relax in some countries and people return to work, the fears surrounding transportation and commuting continue to weigh on the minds of many.
Social Sciences
Jun 25, 2020
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Advances in transportation technology—e-scooters and bike share, Lyft & Uber, and autonomous vehicles—are beginning to have profound impacts on cities. New mobility is changing not only how we travel, but also urban form ...
Social Sciences
Jun 12, 2020
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The Sun Belt's large metro areas are growing much faster than those elsewhere in the United States, and they are adding more young and old residents than the rest of the nation, according to a new white paper from Rice University's ...
Social Sciences
Jun 11, 2020
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Low-income Americans have borne the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic. They may also get left behind in the recovery.
Economics & Business
Apr 14, 2020
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It is an extremely challenging time for cities. With the novel coronavirus COVID-19 infiltrating cities across the U.S., leaders and staff are working around the clock to develop and implement policies aimed at slowing the ...
Environment
Apr 9, 2020
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Penn sociologist Daniel Aldana Cohen thinks the U.S. needs a radical Green New Deal, so much so that he and three colleagues wrote a book about it.
Environment
Mar 24, 2020
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