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AC Transit Board greenlights a $108M, 9.5-mile infrastructure project for first Bus Rapid Transit line; diesel-hybrid buses

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The first project, which has been completed, was a prep work project to relocate sewer and water lines typically adjacent to future station locations. Christian Peeples, AC Transit Board President. The construction of the BRT was planned in three distinct projects. million people who call Curitiba home.

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Nielsen global survey finds concerns about climate change slipping behind concerns over other environmental issues; air and water pollution top worries, pesticide use #3

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Three out of four global consumers rated air pollution (77%) and water pollution (75%) as top concerns, both increasing six percentage points compared to 2009. Portugal and Mexico were also the world’s most concerned countries about water shortages and air and water pollution. Click to enlarge.