High-speed trains already compete with planes in many parts of the world. They also have far lower carbon emissions.

What joy, what sanity, what wisdom to build better rail in the United States. As Greta said, if we have action, then hope will come in its right time. #GreenNewDeal @umairfan @voxdotcom

Choo-choo!

high-speed trains—compete with planes in many countries—far lower carbon emissions—China operates largest high-speed rail network, plans to double in size by 2030—transportation (planes, cars, shipping) largest source of GHG emissions in US vox.com/2019/2/8/18215… @voxdotcom

Ever since the midterm elections, there’s been quite a bit of buzz about the possibility of a Green New Deal, a comprehensive national plan to tackle climate change and inequality all in one. On...

"For a big, ambitious plan to fight climate change, it would make perfect sense to target transit in general and air travel in particular." #ClimateAction #FlyingLess vox.com/2019/2/8/18215… käyttäjältä @voxdotcom

America’s trains are a drag. The Green New Deal wants to fix that. vox.com/2019/2/8/18215… High-speed trains already compete with planes in many parts of the world. They also have far lower carbon emissions. pic.twitter.com/KJFXN8kb26

Hi-speed trains in US would be so great! “High-speed trains already compete with planes in many parts of the world. They also have far lower carbon emissions.”