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Whilst temporarily immobile (in a space-time coordinate sense) we can of course
consume large amounts of energy, food, entertainment or sex (or just go
shopping) before embarking on another bout of air, car or high speed train travel
to the ...
Whilst temporarily immobile (in a space-time coordinate sense) we can of course
consume large amounts of energy, food, entertainment or sex (or just go
shopping) before embarking on another bout of air, car or high speed train travel
to the ...
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innovations is a time-space convergence by increasing the speed of travel
between centres, or by enabling the movement of larger volumes of traffic. The
net result is a reduction in the real cost of moving from place to place, leading to
the ...
innovations is a time-space convergence by increasing the speed of travel
between centres, or by enabling the movement of larger volumes of traffic. The
net result is a reduction in the real cost of moving from place to place, leading to
the ...
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A move away from fossil fuel dependence is a move towards slower forms of
transport, especially the bicycle and walking. The de-prioritising of speed re-
prioritises accessibility and the importance of local facilities and neighbourhood
activities ...
A move away from fossil fuel dependence is a move towards slower forms of
transport, especially the bicycle and walking. The de-prioritising of speed re-
prioritises accessibility and the importance of local facilities and neighbourhood
activities ...
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achieve activities air pollution air quality airport associated aviation benefits car ownership catalytic converter cent centres cities CO2 emissions congestion consumption damage dB(A demand for transport developed world developing countries distance economic effects energy environment environmental impact Europe European example external costs freight transport fuel global warming greenhouse gas groups growth Heathrow impact of transport important improve increase industry journey kilometres land large number levels lifestyle lorry manufacturing methanol mobility modes of transport motor vehicles motorised transport motorway noise organisation ozone particulate passenger population prisoners dilemma problems production public transport rail reduce result road freight road pricing road traffic accidents road transport significant social society solutions Source space spatial speed strategy sustainable development sustainable transport targets tourist trans-European road network transport planning transport policy transport sector transport systems trips urban areas walking and cycling
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| Titre | Critical mass: transport, environment and society in the twenty-first century |
| Auteurs | John Whitelegg, World Wildlife Fund |
| Édition | illustrée |
| Éditeur | Pluto, in association with WWF, 1997 |
| ISBN | 0745310834, 9780745310831 |
| Longueur | 251 pages |
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