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Canals as Highways: The Real Pollution Math of Water Transit
When Daniel noticed Jerusalem’s Shabbat traffic drop, it led him to Venice — a city that runs entirely on waterways. This episode explores cities like Bangkok, Kochi, and Rotterdam that use canals and rivers for genuine transit, not just tourism. We break down the real emissions comparison between diesel boats and diesel buses, accounting for congestion, engine load, and urban form. The surprising takeaway? A boat running steadily might beat a bus stuck in traffic on per-passenger pollution. We also examine how water changes a city’s heat dynamics, pollution dispersion, and infrastructure…
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