Episode 932
Car Dependence in Greenfield Housing
New housing developments are often full of energy efficient homes, but are found lacking in other areas...
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
February 17, 20225m 22s
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Show Notes
Greenfield housing developments are residential communities built upon land which was not previously occupied by anything else. These modern homes are often very energy efficient, but a new report by Transport for New Homes has found that these developments are offsetting their positive contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions because of a lack of planning around sustainable modes of transport. James Tytko went to see for himself... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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