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> People have no idea how much cars benefited the lower and created the middle class. Yes, and with reference to London, one of the cities discussed, cars are
by SideburnsOfDoom 1y ago
> People have no idea how much cars benefited the lower and created the middle class.
Yes, and with reference to London, one of the cities discussed, cars are now literally poisoning us.
> The most economically disadvantaged are often those worst affected by air pollution, particularly because they often live in less desirable locations, such as near busy roads. But they are conversely least likely to own a car or use them as much and therefore emit the least pollution.
https://trustforlondon.org.uk/news/london-inequalities-infect-the-air-we-breathe https://trustforlondon.org.uk/news/london-inequalities-infec...
https://www.london.gov.uk/press-releases/mayoral/bame-and-poorer-londoners-face-air-quality-risk https://www.london.gov.uk/press-releases/mayoral/bame-and-po...
If cars are so great all around, ever think why "near busy roads" are "less desirable locations" ?