In the wake of climate change, air pollution, and heavy oil dependance, transportation, which includes mobility and FRET, has to go through a radical transformation. While technological advancements, such as electrification, hold promise, they are not sufficient. True sustainability hinges on embracing both innovation and a genuine commitment to sufficiency policies, while addressing social inequalities.
Transportation, which includes mobility and freight, is the second largest contributor to greenhouse gases behind energy
+60% It is estimated that global transport emissions will increase by 60% by 2050, based on current policies. To meet the objectives of the Paris agreement, freight emissions would have to fall by 45% and passenger transport by 70%.
90% of freight transport is dependent on oil, accounting for 10% of GHG emissions
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