Mmastodon EnvironmentClimate first seen 7 h ago, last 5 h ago, peak #7
Urbanist criticises car dependency arguments on climate grounds
Original: A lot of liars really like to reference common sense. Too many cars driving too much in your city because of #CarDepende
Canadian urban planner Brent Toderian has argued that heavy car dependence in cities is the opposite of common sense, accusing those who invoke it of misleading the public. He says cities full of cars pollute the air, fuel climate change and limit people's transport choices, pushing back against arguments used to defend car-centred planning.
Why now: The post is part of ongoing debate over car-centred city planning and its role in climate change.
Brent Toderiancar dependencyclimate change
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 3 snapshots from 7 h ago to 5 h ago.
Evidence
- A lot of liars really like to reference common sense. Too many cars driving too much in your city because of #CarDependency is the opposite of common sense. Polluting your air and fuelling #ClimateChange while limiting choices in how we can get around in cities is the opposite… · brenttoderian.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy · 9
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/686438