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A community for discussions of how cars have ruined many cities across the globe, as well as alternatives to them.

Cars are deeply tied to capitalism, and in resisting capitalism, it is worthwhile to reconsider personal automobiles place in transportation.

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Air pollution accelerates Alzheimer’s disease. -- And in separate studies, urban cyclists are exposed to more air pollution than the car drivers who produce it (scienceline.org)

submitted 1 month ago by plantteacher@mander.xyz to c/fuckcars@lemmygrad.ml

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cross-posted from: https://mander.xyz/post/41784050

BBC World News is talking about this today. The linked article covers a finding that links air pollution to accelerated Alzheimer’s disease. This article puts science behind the obvious: cyclists absorb more air pollution than car drivers.

Do we need a study that also proves cars cause air pollution? If yes, that’s covered too.

So the question is, will there be a smart reaction to all this?

Should govs supply high-quality respirators to cyclists at no cost? (Ideally funded by car registrations or fuel tax)

Should this drive creation of a cycling infrastructure that completely removes cars from more streets (pedestrianisation), and more cycle paths not next to streets or shrubbery barriers?

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[–] ea6927d8@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 month ago

Lee cautioned against making drastic personal changes like moving to an area with better air quality, urging a focus on broader measures instead. “We should advocate on a public policy standpoint for improved air quality,” he said.

Surprisingly, they didn't put the burden of fixing a collective problem on an individual.

The smart reaction, I think, within the constraints of capitalism, would be to improve transit, then move people closer to their jobs, then ban cars in denser urban areas.