Car tires shed a quarter of all microplastics in the environment. Urgent action is needed
phys.org
Every year, billions of vehicles worldwide shed an estimated 6 million tons of tire fragments. These tiny flakes of plastic, generated by the wear and tear of normal driving, eventually accumulate in the soil, in rivers and lakes, and even in our food. Researchers in South China recently found tire-derived chemicals in most human urine samples.

cross-posted from: https://sopuli.xyz/post/20009882

Car tires shed a quarter of all microplastics in the environment. Urgent action is needed

Electric cars are not THE solution.

  • FireRetardant@lemmy.world
    1·
    19 hours ago

    Put that cost pressure on then invest heavily into public transit that does not rely on tires. If you have high frequency service (at least every 20 minutes, ideally closer to 5) then relying on a tram schedule isnt really a big deal. If the tram has priority at intersections, it is much easier to stay on schedule.

    • LovesTha🥧@floss.social
      1·
      18 hours ago

      @FireRetardant @Lysergid If you want people to actually use PT for most trips, 20m frequency is woeful. 20m is okay if you only expect it to be an option for people lucky enough to have a direct service (so CBD commuters).

      5~10m frequency at all times still means waiting 10~20m for a normal trip, as a normal trip will include 2~4 services.

      Also the cost pressure before alternatives are viable is cruel to those who can’t pay. And mostly not needed. A good PT will be used without the pressure.