train travel

The good life on less energy--even in the US

Posted 21 weeks 20 hours ago by Philip Brewer

Green Living, Real Estate and Housing, Cars and Transportation

Bicycle on rural road

Whenever I write a post about energy, I point out that we know it's possible to have a high standard of living while using less energy--people in European countries do, so it must be possible. That always draws comments from people who say that things are different here. When it comes to opportunities for saving energy, that's simply not true.

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Travel on Amtrak

Posted 25 weeks 1 day ago by Philip Brewer

Frugal Living, Cars and Transportation

Steps into Chicago Union Station's Great Hall

With each move by the airlines to claw back a bit of the profit that has vanished into the twin maws of competition and higher fuel prices, and with each move by the government to increase "security," air travel has become a little more dreadful. I'm glad we have a rail alternative.

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