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Are there any green alternatives to asphalt in development? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Asphalt used on road surfaces are byproducts from fossil fuel. With the ultimate goal of eliminating the use of fossil fuel to combat climate change, are there any good alternatives for road surfaces? I don't think I've ever heard of a viable replacement of asphalt in the works, or even a plan to replace it in any environmental discussions before. At least, not enough for me to notice.

Extented question would be: what are some products derived from fossil fuel that are used in everyday life, but still lack viable alternatives you don't see enough discussions about?

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[–] Melonpoly 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Trains

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mean, I'm all for more public transportation (seriously, wtf America?). But in reality, there is still a need for public roads for things like buses in places where subway stations aren't viable, and also for logistics (construction materials, mail, Amazon deliveries, your Uber eats, etc.)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

don't forget emergency services

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Right, that's pretty important too!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

what about buses? or do we build trainstations all over the cities?

[–] royal_starfish 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Look at railway maps in Tokyo

Or if you are too lazy to search, https://youtu.be/3NfUAO_KjQA

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[–] HardlightCereal 1 points 1 year ago

Look at a tram station map of the Melbourne metro area.

[–] colonial 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

You forget that many people live in areas where passenger rail infrastructure is not economically (or practically) viable. I, for one, pity the grain truck that has to drive over an unpaved road.

[–] HardlightCereal 0 points 1 year ago

Wooden cart.