NightSide News Update. We kick off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! For one of our segments this evening we will discuss how one local nonprofit offers beach equipment for those with disabilities.
Transportation Safety in Boston. In Boston, there is a rising number of dangerous incidents involving mopeds, e-bikes, and motorized scooters, many of which are operated without licenses, registration, or insurance. Mayor Wu has cited safety concerns regarding food delivery app drivers in the city and filed an ordinance this year to increase accountability. In addition, a bill has been filed, S.2347 An Act Relative to Transportation Safety, aimed at curbing these incidents. The legislation would increase fines for traffic violations and require insurance for commercial use. We will discuss this!
The Space Crisis Facing Our Graveyards and Cemeteries. One aspect of life that is inevitable is that eventually, we all die. With nearly 170,000 deaths occurring worldwide daily, urban cemeteries across the globe are approaching full capacity. Arlington National Cemetery in Viginia is nearly full and with current burial rates, Arlington will be completely full in about 25 years. The funeral industry is facing growing pressure to adopt scalable, sustainable alternatives that reflect both environmental and cultural shifts. What happens when we do run out of space? What do you do when you have more people dying than there is space to put them?
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