#vehicular — Public Fediverse posts

Avui els "autoanomenats independetistes" d'#AliançaCatalana han votat en contra de no aplicar el 25% de castellà a l'escola pública.
O sigui, #fexistes i #anticatalanisme com #VOX.

#immersió #català #EscolaPública #escola #institut #llengua #vehicular

23 Most #Dangerous #Cars On The Road. These #vehicles are up to 5x more likely to have had a #fatal #crash #vehicular #accidents #Tesla also has the highest fatal accident rate by brand, followed by #Kia, #Buick, #Dodge, and #Hyundai https://www.iseecars.com/most-dangero... #transportation #cars#transportation #insurance https://www.iseecars.com/most-dangerous-cars-study

Um, Happy #Diwali?

#Delhi AQI: Toxic #haze in #India capital after Diwali festival

November 13, 2023

"People in the city burst crackers late into Sunday night despite a ban on fireworks due to high #pollution levels.

"Delhi has been battling #ToxicAir for weeks, with the government announcing an early winter break for schools in an effort to protect children.

"The city has high pollution through the year due to factors including #vehicular emissions and dust.

But the problem becomes worse in winter as farmers in neighbouring states burn crop stubble. Low wind speeds also trap pollutants - such as those produced by firecrackers - in the lower atmosphere, making it hard to breathe.

"On Monday afternoon, according to the federal government's Safar app, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was 445, with some places recording readings above 520. The AQI measures the level of PM 2.5 - fine particulate matter that can clog lungs and cause a host of diseases - in the air.

"Levels between 101 and 200 are considered moderate, while those between 201 and 300 are poor. Between 301 and 400 is categorised as 'very poor' and a figure higher than 400 is considered 'severe'.

The World Health Organization's guidelines say that exposure to PM 2.5 over a 24-hour-period should be limited to 15 micrograms per cubic metre - but Delhi's AQI in some parts is 30 times higher than the recommended level.

"Lung specialists say breathing the capital's toxic air is akin to smoking 25-30 cigarettes a day.

"Prolonged exposure to high levels of pollution can cause discomfort and breathing difficulties for people. It can also trigger skin and eye irritation and cause severe neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, lung capacity loss, emphysema, cancer, and increased mortality rates.

"India's Supreme Court has banned the use of firecrackers during Diwali, only allowing 'green crackers' or those with reduced emissions. The Delhi government has also banned firecrackers during Diwali for the past few years, but there is little enforcement of the rule.

"The ban on fireworks has also developed political tones, with some arguing that it is an attempt to target Hindu festivals.

"On Monday, Delhi's environment minister Gopal Rai alleged that leaders from the #Hindu #Nationalist #BharatiyaJanataParty (#BJP) - which is in power nationally but in the opposition in Delhi - had 'incited' people to light firecrackers."

Full article:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-67400426

Santa Barbara / State Street Promenade Survey Results

Our assumptions about large retail and office space as the foundation of our downtowns are being shattered. The level of interest and concern about #downtown #SantaBarbara’s health is demonstrated by the nearly 5,000 survey responses the AIA has received and the 150+ design professionals who will volunteer their time this month and next to 'Repurpose, Reimagine, Reuse, and Reenvision Downtown State Street,'” said Architect Dennis Thompson

Over 93% of respondents supported the idea of #permanently #closing part of #StateStreet to #vehicular traffic in one form or another.

Results were closer when it included cyclists with 56% approving the promenade for #bicyclists as well as pedestrians and 35% favoring only pedestrian use.

The top four categories for long-term activities on State Street included dining, music, art, and places to sit.

Perhaps the most debated issue of downtown development is the incorporation of high-density #housing.

63% of respondents approved the idea of more housing in the downtown State Street area. The majority of support was geared toward small one to two-bedroom rental units capped at no higher than three stories in height.

The majority of respondents stated they would need a car if living downtown and would pay extra for a parking space

https://www.edhat.com/news/state-street-promenade-survey-results-released