Michael Gale's Futures In Focus Eric Sanderson - Future of Cities and Sustainable Transportation
Eric Sanderson discusses the impact of geography, history, and human decisions on the environment, particularly focused on cities and transportation. Eric is an ecologist and geographer, and we discuss how past decisions around oil dependency, transportation choices, and land use have shaped cities like New York and influenced societal behavior. The discussion highlights the need for reconsidering tax policies, implementing environmental taxes, and reevaluating land valuation to encourage sustainable practices, reduce carbon emissions, and address climate change concerns. Eric emphasizes the importance of creating incentives and economic signals that steer individuals and governments towards environmentally friendly choices for a more sustainable future.
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