Thanks for the info. The link isnt loading for me, but I hope they are able to leverage renewables to power the desalination, as I've heard it is an energy-intensive process.
The difference is that we, as a vehicle-sharing community, have saved 19 trucks worth of money and there are 19 less trucks sitting around on streets and in parking lots. We've all been fed personal vehicle propaganda non-stop for like 100 years, I don't blame you.
You know there are "actual real adults" who live without a car and have managed to navigate all the problems you've mentioned. It's not impossible, it just requires some changes that sometimes add inconvenience.
For example, when I need to use a truck I either borrow or rent one for a day or two. The number of vehicles that just sit around unused is a testament to the fact that there are way more cars on the road than necessary. And we're all footing the bill for it with our taxes, lungs, and sanity.
I love Wikipedia. I love reading it, I love the Wikimedia content, and I am a monthly donator. The daily email with the Featured Article/quote/etc is the first thing I read every morning.
As for editing, I fix little typos when I see them and leave a note on the talk page when I notice that a citation link is broken. And i read the Talk pages sometimes. Not too much beyond that.
Thanks for taking the time to type this all out. Wikipedia is awesome and probably the most cyberpunk/socialist/utopian website there is. I just think it's so neat.
God dammit this pisses me off. Ecological regulations need sharp, razor teeth.