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[–] SwingingTheLamp@piefed.zip 0 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Whatcha gonna drive it on? The streets and roads are a major source of CO~2~ by themselves.

[–] VoteNixon2016@lemmy.blahaj.zone 15 points 3 days ago (1 children)

If someone can spot me $300 million, I'll get functional public transit going in my city instead.

In the meantime, my options are drive a car, or be unemployed.

[–] SwingingTheLamp@piefed.zip 4 points 3 days ago

You'd also have to deal with all of the residents who pitch a screaming fit any time anybody suggests maybe possibly removing a parking space. Unfortunately, it's a whole, self-reinforcing system, not just the fault of a few corporations.

[–] AngryPancake@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 days ago

I'd argue not having to burn your fuel is already a great improvement