(Image Source: Committee for Geelong) I have noticed that there are more roads than rail in a lot of nations. Where there is rail most are built underground and out of sight from the public to ensure the peace of a setting. Same goes for roads that connect via a tunnel system. Pre-pandemic, authorities and citizens have talk about more efficient public transport and majority propose the conventional land transports such as bus, heavy rail, light rail and taxis. As I said, I noticed there are more roads than rails being built. especially in Sydney, Australia where I reside. Why not have hybrid transportation as a solution to the public transport dilemma? Unfortunately, a pandemic has hit Sydney and the globe. Now people with a private car have resorted to driving as a means to physically distant themselves from the risk of COVID infections, which is understandable. Eventually, the pandemic will pass although it would a slow transition back to use of public transport but it will happen. ...
Watching the news tonight and there was a segment about the farmers not being able to harvest their yield. Some farmers are even willing to double their offer in paying potential employees to have their yield harvested. It is sad to hear about food not being able to be harvested because of the lack of workers. The other end some people in Australia being paid a multitude for doing nothing. It is best to encourage those who seek employment to go to those farms and work but it is difficult to get people to work particular jobs. Alternatively, a program should be organised with schools and farmers across Australia to promote seasonal excursions and have students travel to these farmers and help harvest the yields. This would be ideal to ensuring food to not be wasted and students would have an educational experience and schools can have a supply of fresh food seasonally. There are similar programs around the world. I just think especially at a time like this during a major pandemic it is ...