Question

You will choose one news article about a current event regarding technology/industry's impact on our world/physical environment. You will read this article and compose a summary the article into a bulleted list in your social studies journal. Recommended sites include The New York Times at www.nytimes.com or CNN at www.cnn.com. Suggested keyword searches are "technological impact" and "environmental impact." Include the following information in your summary:
Who is the article about?
What event is the article about?
When did the event take place?
When was the article publish?
Where did the event take place?
What impacts does this event have on the world/surrounding environment?
Document your sources and refer to the writing rubric for guidance.

Answer 1

Have you ever wondered how you would get from point A to point B without a ride? Companies such as Uber and Lyft both want a role in being your chauffeur. Overall, they probably do not care much about how you get to your destination, as long as you use their company to do it. Now both companies have introduced rentable bikes, scooters, and even skateboards for your personal use. This took place on July 2, 2018. Uber, which is valued at roughly 62 billion dollars, is currently leading the race. This event is taking place in over 40 cities across America. This will have a good impact on the environment, since these scooters and bikes are electric and do not require fuel like cars do. As long as Uber and Lyft respect regulations during this battle, nothing should go wrong. Maybe one day you might rent a bike to the mall, and catch a car to get home- all within your phone. This article by CNN was first published July 3, 2018: 3:25 PM ET and you can find it here: http://money.cnn.com/2018/07/03/technology/uber-lyft-bikes-scooters/index.html. 

-Uber and Lyft
-Ongoing Race for Transportation Methods
-Monday, July 2nd (yesterday)
-July 3, 2018: 3:25 PM ET
-Will not use as much gas and fuels that harm the environment and atmosphere