The theme of the month: 'Be part of the solution'

Week9Celebrate a green New Year
3.1.3 – New Year Travel - CO2 cut by transport mode


When travelling, walk more. Try the local mass transport for the authentic experience. It’s also good for the environment.

Most cities and tourist hotspots have guided or self-guided walking tour designed to let tourists explore on foot leisurely and get more by immersing in the neighbourhood. Short car journeys are more polluting than longer ones due to the higher energy requirement to start up an engine. A cold engine uses almost twice as much fuel as a warmer one.

Even if you are not travelling, take a walk for good health!

Source:
Friends of the Earth
Q&A
Woo:
Why is walking encouraged for a greener living?

Wee:

Select your answer below
A. Walking provides the vital links to our public transport systems.
B. Around 60% of men and 70% of women are currently not physically active enough to benefit their health. Walking offer the opportunity to build moderate, pleasant exercise into people's routines.
C. Walking is a viable mode of transport for many of our trips. Nearly a quarter of all our trips are within 1km or less, thus a generally walkable distance.
D. All of the above.




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