The current COVID-19 pandemic has impacted billions of people across the planet. We have all seen the dramatic changes, from restrictions on movement to healthcare systems being placed under strain. One rare, positive impact resulting from the pandemic, has been the widely reported fall in greenhouse gas emissions. However, how significant is the fall in emissions? Furthermore, is this set to be a long-term trend?
Continue reading “Beyond The Crisis”Give Leeds the Transport Infrastructure it Deserves
The recent UK general election was an overwhelming victory for the Conservative party. One electoral promise which has been emphasised by the incoming Conservative majority (asides from obviously delivering Brexit), was improving transportation for the North of England, in which it picked up a large number of seats. With this in mind, it’s time to draw attention to one northern city which needs to be highlighted, in its ongoing struggle to improve its transportation infrastructure.
Continue reading “Give Leeds the Transport Infrastructure it Deserves”California, Cars and Trump, a Petty Argument?
Last week, President Trump and the state of California made the headlines. The Trump administration wanted to scrap California’s rules on vehicle emissions. Some are arguing that this is a petty move by the President, whilst others suggest that California’s economic policy is disastrous and should not be allowed to continue. This article aims to explain the fundamental economics behind this bizarre turn of events.
Continue reading “California, Cars and Trump, a Petty Argument?”HS2 and the upgrade of traditional lines
HS2, potentially the most controversial project in the UK? It would definitely be a strong contender for the top prize, if it wasn’t for the ongoing Brexit process. For supporters of the project, HS2 is a sleek project designed to dramatically revolutionise transportation within the United Kingdom. For its opponents it is a white elephant, which is spiralling out of control. This article attempts to provide an overview of HS2 and the arguments surrounding the project. Continue reading “HS2 and the upgrade of traditional lines”
Better public transport for the UK’s smaller cities. A reality or fiction?
As a city one of the many things synonymous with London is its world-famous underground system. However, elsewhere in the UK, underground systems and tram networks are generally limited. With this in mind, could the UK change its approach towards transportation and adopt mass transit systems in our smaller cities? Continue reading “Better public transport for the UK’s smaller cities. A reality or fiction?”
An Introduction
Environmental and Transportation issues are some of the biggest challenges that countries around the world face. As an economist I am passionate about these issues. However, I feel that information is often badly reported, with regards to these issues. So, this is where the blog comes in. I am going to attempt to provide a better understanding of these topics. From niche to global issues. Hope you enjoy!
Transportation Contemplation 