I am sorry to report that, Canada, my chosen country (I immigrated here in 1993), recently withdrew from the Kyoto Accord, which sets international climate change emission reduction targets. Opinion
Dec 30, 2011 By Todd Litman
Bad planning simply extrapolates past trends:
"We experienced 2% annual growth during the last decade, so we'll assume that
will continue into the future." Good planning attempts to understand underlying factors Opinion
Dec 4, 2011 By Todd Litman
The more you drive, says a new study, the more you are at risk of getting in an accident. So if how much one pays for car insurance was linked to mileage, there would be a significant reduction in driving - and fender benders.
Dec 10, 2010 Pay-As-You-Drive Auto Insurance In Massachusetts: A Risk Assessment And Report On Consumer
Many ancient religions required animal sacrifice to satisfy their gods' desires. We now sacrifice pelicans, marine mammals and sea turtles to satisfy our desire for cheap oil.
Opinion
Jun 30, 2010 By Todd Litman
May 3, 2010 By Todd Litman
The recently released report, Moving Cooler: Transportation Strategies to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, which recommends various VMT reduction strategies (also called mobility management, transportation demand management, TDM), has raised debate concerning the best way to reduce climate change emissions. Critics argue that that reducing vehicle travel is difficult and costly to consumers and the economy, and instead support strategies that change vehicle design (increased energy efficiency and alternative fuels). Opinion
Aug 20, 2009 By Todd Litman
In this Mercury News Op-Ed, San Jose State University Professor Larry Gerston proposes this bold tax for mass transit and alternative energy programs. It yields $175 billion annually and creates green jobs, enabling us to determine our destiny.
Dec 10, 2008 Mercury News
Officials in Austin, Texas, are drafting what's believed to be the nation's most substantive sustainability policy for special events--including measures to reduce waste and conserve water and energy.
Nov 15, 2008 Austin American-Statesman
American businesses and consumers are changing their habits and finding ways to save energy.
Aug 13, 2008 Wall St. Journal
Jul 11, 2008 By Todd Litman
