We can have better roads that are less expensive over the long run.
"Research is also underway to find more environmentally and #climate-friendly alternatives to traditional #asphalt, which uses the crude #oil product #bitumen as a binder and is known to release harmful air #pollutants for years after being laid down."
#Stormwater runoff from asphalt also contains pollutants, not good for streams and rivers.
#RoadSurface #potholes #ClimateChange
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/pothole-climate-change-solutions-1.6773454
Potholes cost Canadians $3 billion in vehicle repairs each year, and without action, climate change will only make that worse. Fortunately, engineers have been working to develop better, longer-lasting and more sustainable materials, with innovations like self-healing asphalt and AI-backed roads.
marine terrace 2
low angle shot of the promenade in aberystwyth
#clouds #ocean #photography #bnw #blackandwhite #blancoynegro #monochrome #noir #noiretblanc #bw #photo #ricohgr3 #places #wales #aberystwyth #cymru #water #cloud #sky #atmosphere #roadsurface #fence #sunlight