Public transit agencies may need to adapt to the rise of remote work, says new study
Remote work can significantly reduce carbon emissions from car travel by up to 10% with a potential for 200 million tons reduction annually in the U.S.
For every 10% increase in remote workers, there is a substantial 27% drop in transit fare revenues nationally. [ more ]
Report: Carbon pollution dropped in 2023, but not fast enough to meet Biden's 2030 goal
Climate-altering pollution from greenhouse gases in the US declined by nearly 2% in 2023 but is still below the rate needed to meet President Biden's emissions reduction goal for 2030.
Emissions in the power and buildings sectors decreased, but transportation sector emissions rose due to increased travel and gasoline consumption. [ more ]