Advocacy Efforts Through ASLRRA’s Railroad Day on Capitol HillStephen Drunsic
In his most recent position as president of Nashville & Eastern Railroad Corporation, Stephen Drunsic oversaw industrial projects that resulted in the creation of thousands of new carloads, generating a substantial positive economic impact in the region. A longtime member of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), Stephen Drunsic attended the organization’s Railroad Day on Capitol Hill for 13 consecutive years.
Held virtually via Zoom in April 2021, ASLRAA’s Railroad Day on Capitol Hill has traditionally provided an opportunity for the railroad industry to present their concerns to members of Congress. The event was open to railroad personal such as shippers, labor rail representatives, and members of the supplier community with an interest in promoting the political goals of the railroad industry.
Railroad Day on Capitol Hill comprises meetings with Congressional staff members and representatives, with attendees invited to meetings that are especially relevant to their business concerns. By joining their efforts as an industry, railroad workers communicate clearly to Congress the important role they play in the United States economy, environment, and infrastructure.
One in 8 of total deaths worldwide (8 million people in all) are due to polluted air (outdoor and indoor in roughly equal measure). Asia alone accounts for almost 6 million deaths. In India, indoor and outdoor air pollution are respectively, the second and fifth largest killers. 7 of 10 cities in Asia have poor air quality and quickly developing cities are the worst. At the same time 44 million people are added to Asian cities every year and vehicle ownership is growing rapidly.
We look at trends, monitoring and measurement of air pollution in Asian cities. In particular, India’s recently launched Air Quality Index is analysed. We next examine causes and consequence of polluted air in Asian cities. The main sources range from vehicles and industries to construction and burning of waste. Severe health impacts are the norm. These are expounded and analysed. Finally, we argue that without sensible land use and transport planning and complementary economic policies the prognosis is poor.
Advocacy Efforts Through ASLRRA’s Railroad Day on Capitol HillStephen Drunsic
In his most recent position as president of Nashville & Eastern Railroad Corporation, Stephen Drunsic oversaw industrial projects that resulted in the creation of thousands of new carloads, generating a substantial positive economic impact in the region. A longtime member of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), Stephen Drunsic attended the organization’s Railroad Day on Capitol Hill for 13 consecutive years.
Held virtually via Zoom in April 2021, ASLRAA’s Railroad Day on Capitol Hill has traditionally provided an opportunity for the railroad industry to present their concerns to members of Congress. The event was open to railroad personal such as shippers, labor rail representatives, and members of the supplier community with an interest in promoting the political goals of the railroad industry.
Railroad Day on Capitol Hill comprises meetings with Congressional staff members and representatives, with attendees invited to meetings that are especially relevant to their business concerns. By joining their efforts as an industry, railroad workers communicate clearly to Congress the important role they play in the United States economy, environment, and infrastructure.
One in 8 of total deaths worldwide (8 million people in all) are due to polluted air (outdoor and indoor in roughly equal measure). Asia alone accounts for almost 6 million deaths. In India, indoor and outdoor air pollution are respectively, the second and fifth largest killers. 7 of 10 cities in Asia have poor air quality and quickly developing cities are the worst. At the same time 44 million people are added to Asian cities every year and vehicle ownership is growing rapidly.
We look at trends, monitoring and measurement of air pollution in Asian cities. In particular, India’s recently launched Air Quality Index is analysed. We next examine causes and consequence of polluted air in Asian cities. The main sources range from vehicles and industries to construction and burning of waste. Severe health impacts are the norm. These are expounded and analysed. Finally, we argue that without sensible land use and transport planning and complementary economic policies the prognosis is poor.
1. Pollution in cities
Im writing because I was in Madrid last week with my family and there were
a lot of traffic and there was a lot of pollution.
I think there are one or two reasons for this problema.
Firstly, there are too many cars and busses in the centre of the city.
Secondly, there aren´t nought parks and tres.
We must do something about this situation for example don´t allow to drive
cars in the centre. People might go to shop or to work on public transport
and the local councill should ins´t all more green areas.