462-3/24 Transportation and Electric Vehicles, draft

 462/24 - Global warming and Energy Transition. draft 

The Impact of Transportation on Global Warming 

Transportation is one of the primary contributors to global warming. The burning of fossil fuels, such as gasoline and diesel, in vehicles releases significant amounts of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat, causing the Earth's temperature to rise.

Global warming has significant implications for transportation systems. Rising sea levels threaten coastal infrastructure, including ports and transportation networks. Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, floods, and heatwaves, can disrupt transportation operations and damage infrastructure, and can impact road and rail networks, leading to increased maintenance costs and disruptions.

The 2015 film "Mad Max: Fury Road" offers a dystopian vision of a future ravaged by climate change. The film depicts a world where water is scarce, and society has collapsed due to resource depletion and extreme weather events. The transportation systems depicted in the film are primitive, relying on heavily modified vehicles for survival. This serves as a stark warning about potential consequences of climate change and breakdown of transportation infrastructure.

To address the relationship between transportation and global warming, both individuals and institutions must take action. Individuals can reduce their carbon footprint by choosing more sustainable transportation options, such as public transit, cycling, or walking. They can also support policies that promote electric vehicles and renewable energy sources. Institutions, including governments and businesses, can invest in sustainable transportation infrastructure, promote energy efficiency, and implement regulations to reduce emissions from the transportation sector. By working together, individuals and institutions can mitigate the impacts of global warming on transportation and create a more sustainable future.

 

1) What has been the relationship between transportation  and Global Warming? 

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1.1) Why has transportation  contributed to global warming?

Immediate ___________________________________

Underlying ____________________________________

Structural _____________________________________

 

2.1) Which could be consequences of GW for transportation?

Past _______________________________________

Present ___________________________________

Future - Short time _________________________

Future - Long time future _____________________

3) Which cultural product does represent some causes and consequences of global warming for Urbanization?

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4) Which institutions should help to tackle global warming in relation to industrialization? 

4.1 What these institutions should do?

4.2 How should these institutions do that?

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5) – Based on the previous answers, the text and what was discussed in class, create a mind map on the topic of Global Warming, transportation and energy transition.

Global Warming and Transportation

Introduction

·         Transportation's Contribution: burning of fossil fuels like gasoline and diesel

·         Greenhouse Gas Emissions: greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere.

·         Increasing Demand: 

o    Rising population

o    economic growth

o    Feedback loop

Development 1: Consequences for Transportation

·         Infrastructure Damage: 

o    Extreme weather events damage to infrastructure like roads, bridges, and airports.

·         Fuel Costs: 

o    Rising fuel prices from climate change policies 

o    increased transportation costs for 

§  individuals and businesses.

·         Limited Access: 

o    impact accessibility inregions vulnerable 

§  rising sea levels or extreme weather.

Development 2: Movie Example

·         Mad Max: Fury Road: 

o    post-apocalyptic world 

o    resource scarcity and extreme weather events.

·         Transportation Challenges:  

o    challenges for transportation in a harsh environment, 

o    consequences on transportation systems.

Conclusion: Intervention Proposals

·         Individual Actions: 

o    Reduce reliance on cars, opt for public transportation, walk, or bike when possible. Consider purchasing electric or hybrid vehicles.

·         Institutional Interventions: Governments could 

o    invest in public transportation infrastructure, 

o    promote electric vehicle adoption

o    implement stricter emissions standards for vehicles.

·         Technological Advancements: Research and development of sustainable transportation technologies, such as hydrogen fuel cells and autonomous vehicles, can help mitigate the impact of transportation on climate change.