2 chapters across the catalog
The International Energy Agency (IEA) unveiled a 10-point plan to curtail oil demand, including reducing highway speed limits, implementing car-free Sundays in cities, and encouraging working from home three days a week. The hosts compare these proposals to the 1970s energy crisis measures.
Netherlands Speed Limit Reduction, 1970s Gasoline Crisis Parallel
The Dutch government has implemented a maximum speed limit of 100 kilometers per hour on highways to address environmental concerns. This move draws comparisons to the 1970s gasoline crisis in the United States and Europe, which saw the implementation of car-free Sundays. These measures are framed as part of the broader response to climate change and the COP25 summit.
