Realizing The Potential of High-Speed Rail: For Climate Protection; Business Productivity; and Security

February 4, 2009 by timbercommunity

Gridlock, Image credit: Env.Canada

Aside from the overriding need to stabilize atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels to stabilize climate, there are several other compelling reasons for countries everywhere to restructure their transport systems, including the need to prepare for falling oil production, to alleviate traffic congestion, and to reduce air pollution.