Granary

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Electric cars 'cause TWICE as much road damage as petrol equivalents': Why Britain's pothole crisis could be worsened by the rise of EVs in c/unitedkingdom@feddit.uk
[–] Granary@feddit.uk 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

According to the National Travel Survey 2021 only 3% of car trips are for business (see chart 10). The vast majority of trips are for leasure/commuting/shopping which can be done via other means.

Most people use the mode of transport most convenient for them, so the trick is to make more effecient modes of transport (i.e. not cars) the most convenient.

https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/national-travel-survey-2021/national-travel-survey-2021-household-car-availability-and-trends-in-car-trips#trends-in-car-trips

Electric cars 'cause TWICE as much road damage as petrol equivalents': Why Britain's pothole crisis could be worsened by the rise of EVs in c/unitedkingdom@feddit.uk
[–] Granary@feddit.uk 11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

Most trips aren't being taken by people carrying equipment to work. The good thing about promoting alternative methods of travel is that people who really need to drive (like yourself) aren't hindered by those only driving as it's the most convenient. Driving in the Netherlands is excellent partly because they have great cycling and public transport infrastructure.

You might find this video informative from Not Just Bikes about driving in the Netherlands - https://youtu.be/d8RRE2rDw4k?t=2m58s

Electric cars 'cause TWICE as much road damage as petrol equivalents': Why Britain's pothole crisis could be worsened by the rise of EVs in c/unitedkingdom@feddit.uk
[–] Granary@feddit.uk 13 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (5 children)

I think above point was that EV's aren't a cure all just because they run on electric instead of fossil fuels. They still have many of the same problems as regular cars so more should be done to get people on better modes of transport instead (e.g. trains, bikes etc).

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Bots pushing a narrative (i.imgur.com)
 

Came across this post on Reddit - who do you think is behind it? Seems to stupid for Reddit themselves to be using chat GBT to bot their own site.

Reddit post here - https://i.imgur.com/2kDyHmP.jpg

Wrist Rest recommendations for Lily 58? in c/ergomechkeyboards@lemmy.world
[–] Granary@feddit.uk 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Intriguing! I've never seen anything quite like it. Are they actually comfortable as wrist rests?

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Wrist Rest recommendations for Lily 58? (feddit.uk)
 

Recently picked up a Lily 58 - loving it so far! Thinking about getting a wrist rest, does anyone have one they've enjoyed using?

What's the best Lemmy app right now? in c/android@lemmy.world
[–] Granary@feddit.uk 3 points 2 years ago

It is remarkably quick! Very efficient crash

What's the best Lemmy app right now? in c/android@lemmy.world
[–] Granary@feddit.uk 20 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I don't think I've had a single crash apart from when clicking on a lemmy link

Chris van Tulleken on how our diet is killing us in c/unitedkingdom@feddit.uk
[–] Granary@feddit.uk 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's a shame healthy food is often much more expensive than the crap stuff. I can buy a whole packet of custard creams for the price of one apple.

causal UK is back open. in c/ukcasual@lemmy.world
[–] Granary@feddit.uk 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The post and comments are weirdly surreal, as if the blackout never happened. none of the posts or comments even seem to mention it. Creepy!

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Wild Flower Area (feddit.uk)
 

Thanks for setting up the community! Came across this lovely spot near Broadway (UK). Not quite a lawn but I think it counts

Why do you personally prefer using an Android phone? in c/android@lemmy.world
[–] Granary@feddit.uk 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What phone are you running LineageOS on? I have a S10e, thinking of getting Lineage once updates run out

Call to remove Of Mice and Men from GCSE course - Lit@Beehaw in c/unitedkingdom@feddit.uk
[–] Granary@feddit.uk 8 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I'd agree with that. It's probably a positive thing for children to be exposed to that sort of language in a controlled environment where the teacher can explain historical context. It's not like they'll be avoid racial slurs forever