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War: IEA proposals to save energy, will be much less cars
  • The IEA has unveiled a ten-point action plan it hopes Western countries will implement to curtail oil demand.

    • Reduce speed limits on highways by at least 10 km/h
      Impact*: Saves around 290 kb/d of oil use from cars, and an additional 140 kb/d from trucks
    • Work from home up to three days a week where possible
      Impact: One day a week saves around 170 kb/d; three days saves around 500 kb/d
    • Car-free Sundays in cities Impact: Every Sunday saves around 380 kb/d; one Sunday a month saves 95 kb/d
    • Make the use of public transport cheaper and incentivise micromobility, walking and cycling Impact: Saves around 330 kb/d
    • Alternate private car access to roads in large cities
      Impact: Saves around 210 kb/d
    • Increase car sharing and adopt practices to reduce fuel use
      Impact: Saves around 470 kb/d
    • Promote efficient driving for freight trucks and delivery of goods
      Impact: Saves around 320 kb/d
    • Using high-speed and night trains instead of planes where possible
      Impact: Saves around 40 kb/d
    • Avoid business air travel where alternative options exist
      Impact: Saves around 260 kb/d
    • Reinforce the adoption of electric and more efficient vehicles
      Impact: Saves around 100 kb/d
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  • they are fucked