Did you know?
- Greenhouse gases from cars account for 10 % of UK's total emissions
- Globally, one quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions come from transport
- Air travel is responsible for 2,5 % of global greenhouse gas emissions
- There are over 1 billion active cars in the world
- A car emits on average 180 g CO2e/km, whereas walking or biking emits 0!
- If more people walked to school, there would be less local air pollution
- 60 % of all 1-2 mile trips in England are made using a car
- Fewer cars means more space for humans and nature
- An electric car emits a third of the emissions from a petrol car
Actions you can take to make a positive change
- I will ask the local council to improve the cycle lanes to school
- I will cycle or walk to school at least once a week
- I will research if my family can buy an electric car
- My friends and I will organise a 'walking school bus'
- I will campaign to make my school area a 'no car zone'
- Next time we plan a holiday I will research public transport options
- I will encourage my family to join a car club
- I will ask my local council to create more walking streets
- I will try to not travel by airplane
Want to know more? The links below are great extra reading about all things transport and climate change.
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