Greener Ways to Get Around

Transportation is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Choosing sustainable options can make a big difference.

Options Hierarchy (Lowest to Highest Impact):

1. Walking & Cycling: Zero emissions, great for health and short distances.
2. Public Transport: Buses, trains, trams significantly reduce per-person emissions compared to individual cars.
3. Electric Vehicles (EVs): Zero tailpipe emissions. Environmental impact depends on the electricity source (better with renewables).
4. Carpooling/Ride-Sharing: Reduces the number of cars on the road.
5. Fuel-Efficient Conventional Cars: Better than older, larger vehicles, but still rely on fossil fuels.
6. Air Travel: Has a very high carbon footprint per passenger-kilometre, especially short-haul flights. Consider trains for longer distances where possible.

Reducing unnecessary travel and combining trips also helps.