TED Talks Daily How cities are detoxing transportation | Monica Araya
Oct 12, 2020
Monica Araya, an electrification advocate, discusses the global push for emission-free transportation in urban environments. She highlights transformative efforts in cities like Amsterdam and Paris to phase out fossil fuel vehicles. The conversation emphasizes the critical need for clean air and carbon reduction targets, while exploring financial strategies to support electric buses and other zero-emission solutions. Araya envisions a future free from internal combustion engines, showcasing what it will take to make this shift possible.
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Pollution and Climate
- Air pollution and climate change are serious, interconnected problems demanding urgent action.
- These issues are worsening and disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.
City Initiatives
- Cities are leading the charge in detoxifying transportation, driven by public demand for clean air.
- They are banning petrol and diesel cars, reclaiming street space from cars, and prioritizing active mobility.
Amsterdam's Transformation
- Amsterdam aims to be emissions-free by 2030, phasing out polluting vehicles in zones.
- The plan expands zero-emission zones outward, affecting buses, commercial vehicles, and finally, personal cars.