Opposition to sustainable transport projects is growing, because of distributive and identity grievances familiar from broader climate policy. Flora Baumgartner looks at how transport policies are contested locally, and how they act as glue for right-wing parties, locally and at a European level
Probably related to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petro-masculinity
Many sad sacks with little else going for them will latch onto stuff like this so they can feel good. It’s easier than actually being good.