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Sustainable mobility means factoring in the effect of your mode of travel on the environment and climate. Nearly 30 per cent of greenhouse gases come from vehicle emissions.
In many Indian cities vehicular pollution is responsible for 30-41 per cent of all particulate matter 2.5 emissions — a cause for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
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Human toll of heatwaves
Record-breaking hot months are more frequent today than before, endangering human healthPublic transport produces significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions per passenger mile than private vehicles. Using buses produces 33 per cent less emissions. Metro trains produce an average 76 per cent lower emissions per passenger mile than an average single-occupancy vehicle.
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The death knell of desertification
How poor land management is causing widespread desertification and exacerbating climate change eventsAccording to research, the top barriers to public transport use in India include ‘infrequent services’ and ‘poor infrastructure’.
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Clean facts on lithium-ion batteries
Why Li-ion batteries trump other kinds in efficiency and eco-friendlinessThe best way to lower your carbon footprint is by using sustainable vehicles and fuels. This includes riding a bicycle or public transport, carpooling, and walking short distances instead of using a private fossil fuel vehicle. The ideal city transportation system should include easy access to electric vehicles, a large number of EV charging stations, networks of safe walking and bicycle lanes, better public transit systems, and access to clean fuel.
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