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For the first episode of this series, see Humankind: Passengers (Hour One).
About 70% of all oil consumed in the United States supplies the transportation sector. The vast majority of this fuels our cars and light trucks. What impact does this pattern have on our environment, and on America's independence from foreign oil? What specifically is the effect on the air we breathe - and public health - when we fire up the ignition of our car? Do we make "indiscriminate use" of cars, in certain cases when walking or public transit (if available) would suffice? And for users of public transit, which modes are most energy-efficient and climate-friendly? What related public policy choices will America face in the near future?
HOUR 2.
Segment 1: What is the global warming footprint of cars vs. public transit? Story of a family seeking a low-carbon lifestyle. Also, hear the views of transportation experts, the Sierra Club, the president of AAA, and others.
Segment 2: Gas taxes you pay at the pump go into a huge pool of federal transportation funds. How should the money be divided up? Plus the emotional issue of high-speed rail, pro and con.
What should be the split between funding for highways and for transit services? Congress is expected to weigh in this year. Does transit contribute to job creation? What are the consequences for climate change, in which transportation is a major factor? And how might auto-centric cities adapt?
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Piece Description
For the first episode of this series, see Humankind: Passengers (Hour One).
About 70% of all oil consumed in the United States supplies the transportation sector. The vast majority of this fuels our cars and light trucks. What impact does this pattern have on our environment, and on America's independence from foreign oil? What specifically is the effect on the air we breathe - and public health - when we fire up the ignition of our car? Do we make "indiscriminate use" of cars, in certain cases when walking or public transit (if available) would suffice? And for users of public transit, which modes are most energy-efficient and climate-friendly? What related public policy choices will America face in the near future?
HOUR 2.
Segment 1: What is the global warming footprint of cars vs. public transit? Story of a family seeking a low-carbon lifestyle. Also, hear the views of transportation experts, the Sierra Club, the president of AAA, and others.
Segment 2: Gas taxes you pay at the pump go into a huge pool of federal transportation funds. How should the money be divided up? Plus the emotional issue of high-speed rail, pro and con.
What should be the split between funding for highways and for transit services? Congress is expected to weigh in this year. Does transit contribute to job creation? What are the consequences for climate change, in which transportation is a major factor? And how might auto-centric cities adapt?
Timing and Cues
Each Humankind episode consists of two 29:00 segments that can be aired as stand-alone programs or as a full-hour broadcast (with midpoint billboard included).
The Incue for each segment is: "Humankind is produced..."
The Outcue for each segment is: "The Executive Producer is David Freudberg. This is Humankind."
***For stations preferring FULL-HOUR programs:
The end of the first segment is followed at 29:00 with a billboard for the second half-hour, concluding with the phrase, "when Humankind continues in a moment." This is followed immediately by a :30 music bed for local ID, etc. The bed begins at 29:30. Second half of the program begins at 30:00 and concludes at 59:00 with: "The Executive Producer is David Freudberg. This is Humankind."
***For stations preferring HALF-HOUR programs:
Stations are entitled to air either or both half-hours. The first half-hour runs 29:00 and concludes with: "The Executive Producer is David Freudberg. This is Humankind." Next is a 1-minute billboard of which the last thirty seconds are a music bed for local ID. This is followed by the second half-hour segment of Humankind, also running 29:00 and concluding with: "The Executive Producer is David Freudberg. This is Humankind."
Intro and Outro
INTRO:"Humankind is produced..."
OUTRO:"The Executive Producer is David Freudberg. This is Humankind."
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