Hello Everyone,
I hope you’ve all been having a lovely day.
Yesterday I spoke about how we can reduce our carbon
footprints to reduce climate change and today I’d like to continue that train
of thought with the second way you can help
2. Transportation
A lot of us are guilty for using our cars waaaay too much
and it is something that as a society we have grown dependant on. The cars that
we use though, do have major carbon footprints and aren’t doing our
environment, or climate change, any favours. Even electric cars, which do have
a significantly reduced carbon footprint, still leave a carbon footprint from
the electricity that we charge into them because the electricity still comes
from companies burning fossil fuels to produce the electricity. So here are a
couple of ways in which you can change your mind set on transportation to help
save the planet!
a)
When looking for a new car always try to choose
one with lower mileage.
b)
Keeping your car regularly checked and serviced.
This can help by making sure airways are clean and to help with the fuel
efficiency of your car.
c)
Keep to the set speed limits. This is for safety
but also by not fluctuating the speed of your car you increase your fuel efficiency.
To keep your speed from fluctuating you should use a cars cruise control (If
you have that).
d)
Whenever you take the car out plan your
journeys. By doing this you can fit in all the errands you need to do in one
journey which will save you time and reduce the amount you are driving.
e)
Cycling. This is an almost carbon neutral form
of transport which also provides a free form of exercise. Sometimes it may seem
like it’ll take that much longer to get to work but you will no longer have to
put up with those stressful traffic jams making for a stress-free journey.
f)
Long distance travelling. When travelling, long
distances try not to use the car by opting to use public transport like buses
and trains.
More to come each day :) Be a force for change!
Thanks for reading,
Heyze
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