Roads allow cars to freely emit millions of tons of Co2 into the atmosphere each year, leading up to 300,000 deaths. Roads also eat up public space and destroy natural habitats. Could moving them underground help?
Many highways across the world uproot miles of forests, destroying natural habitats There are more than 40 million miles of highways and roads worldwide, with large increases predicted as population increases and countries grow richer. It is estimated that there will be two billion cars on the road by 2040. Total traffic levels will increase by 50%.
Each year, the average American wastes 54 hours waiting in traffic, increasing fuel consumption, carbon emissions, and air and noise pollution. Elon Musk had said that “Traffic is soul destroying. It’s like acid on the soul.” For his solution, he said to dig massive underground tunnels that hold roads. Not even Musk has embraced the idea to bury all roads underground, but the thought of it encourages us to think.
For one, having most of the population’s cars underground would significantly reduce the amount of Co2 on the surface of the Earth. This means that the Co2 that is released underground will have to go somewhere else. Therefore, the emissions would have to be caught and purified for the tunnel to be safe.
The reduction of roads on the surface of the Earth would leave a huge amount of space across the globe for areas of expansion.
Rural areas will see a large improvement in wildlife as Co2 emissions are pulled from the air. One of the biggest improvements will be the elimination of roads. Many species see Roads as a boundary because they divide habitats and breeding grounds.
These huge ecological improvements would benefit the whole world, but the biggest impact would be seen in cities. People remark on the idea of their transformed city without roads. The lack of roads could open up areas for more trees and wildlife, linear parks, landscaping, pavement cafes, and scores of other public amenities. Pedestrians wouldn’t have to worry about sharing the roads with cars; instead, they can freely run or walk wherever they pleased. Elimination of roads also means that people would be closer together.
Overall, the elimination of highways on the surface of the Earth can lead to worldwide improvements.
Many highways across the world uproot miles of forests, destroying natural habitats There are more than 40 million miles of highways and roads worldwide, with large increases predicted as population increases and countries grow richer. It is estimated that there will be two billion cars on the road by 2040. Total traffic levels will increase by 50%.
Each year, the average American wastes 54 hours waiting in traffic, increasing fuel consumption, carbon emissions, and air and noise pollution. Elon Musk had said that “Traffic is soul destroying. It’s like acid on the soul.” For his solution, he said to dig massive underground tunnels that hold roads. Not even Musk has embraced the idea to bury all roads underground, but the thought of it encourages us to think.
For one, having most of the population’s cars underground would significantly reduce the amount of Co2 on the surface of the Earth. This means that the Co2 that is released underground will have to go somewhere else. Therefore, the emissions would have to be caught and purified for the tunnel to be safe.
The reduction of roads on the surface of the Earth would leave a huge amount of space across the globe for areas of expansion.
Rural areas will see a large improvement in wildlife as Co2 emissions are pulled from the air. One of the biggest improvements will be the elimination of roads. Many species see Roads as a boundary because they divide habitats and breeding grounds.
These huge ecological improvements would benefit the whole world, but the biggest impact would be seen in cities. People remark on the idea of their transformed city without roads. The lack of roads could open up areas for more trees and wildlife, linear parks, landscaping, pavement cafes, and scores of other public amenities. Pedestrians wouldn’t have to worry about sharing the roads with cars; instead, they can freely run or walk wherever they pleased. Elimination of roads also means that people would be closer together.
Overall, the elimination of highways on the surface of the Earth can lead to worldwide improvements.
