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Ride-hailing trips create almost 70 percent more pollution than the modes of transit they displace

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Ride-hailing trips create almost 70 percent more pollution than the modes of transit they replace by adding more cars to the road and increasing traffic, study says The analysis uses publicly available data to assess the impact of ride-hailing It finds ride-hailing creates 69 percent more pollution than trips they displace Non-pooled ride-hailing trips usually … Read more

Air pollution related deaths in the US have declined by 30 PERCENT since 2005

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Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process.  It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more

Warren Buffett says Berkshire Hathaway is ‘100 percent prepared’ for him and partner to step down 

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Billionaire Warren Buffett assured shareholders on Saturday that his Berkshire Hathaway empire, with holdings in major US firms, is ready for him and his longtime partner Charlie Munger, 96, to step down.  Dubbed the ‘Oracle of Omaha,’ Buffett is known for his track record of brilliant investing but also for his folksy and humble persona, … Read more