As stated by Environment Canada, transportation accounts for 24% of all greenhouse gas emissions throughout Canada. A great deal of the transportation that takes place occurs using personal vehicles. In 2012 Transport Canada estimated that there were 20 million light personal transport vehicles in use in Canada as well as 750,000 medium duty or heavy duty trucks. Many of these vehicles would be in use on a daily basis, constantly adding to Canada's total GHG output. Also, the amount of single occupant vehicles on the road far outweighs vehicles with full occupancy.
How to cut down those GHG's:
One of the best ways to combat traffic congestion, increased fuel consumption, and CO2 emissions, is to organize a carpool with a group of friends. Carpooling even just twice a week can remove up to 1600 pounds of CO2 per year that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. On average, a commuter can save up to $600 every month on the cost of running their vehicle by having a group of people to carpool with.
We all see how many cars are on the road everyday even within our own communities. The amount of CO2 produced from our vehicles is one of the major contributors to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This increased amount of GHG's from human activities (carbon dioxide in particular) in the atmosphere has led to a change in the average global temperature as well as climate systems around the world. To learn more about the Greenhouse Effect and why CO2 reduction is important please visit the Environment Canada link below:
http://www.ec.gc.ca/sc-cs/default.asp?lang=En&n=863DE3DE-1
We all see how many cars are on the road everyday even within our own communities. The amount of CO2 produced from our vehicles is one of the major contributors to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This increased amount of GHG's from human activities (carbon dioxide in particular) in the atmosphere has led to a change in the average global temperature as well as climate systems around the world. To learn more about the Greenhouse Effect and why CO2 reduction is important please visit the Environment Canada link below:
http://www.ec.gc.ca/sc-cs/default.asp?lang=En&n=863DE3DE-1
Challenge:
We challenge you to organize your commute to school, or other places, with a group of friends via carpooling for 1 month. Either switch up the vehicle being used, or work out how to divide the gas money.
Tips:
-plan your day to reduce the amount of extra stops you make which can increase your fuel consumption.
Additional Information:
https://ec.gc.ca/indicateurs-indicators/default.asp?lang=en&n=F60DB708-1
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/policy/anre-menu-3021.htm
https://www.carpool.ca/Information.aspx
To accept the challenge click here
-plan your day to reduce the amount of extra stops you make which can increase your fuel consumption.
Additional Information:
https://ec.gc.ca/indicateurs-indicators/default.asp?lang=en&n=F60DB708-1
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/policy/anre-menu-3021.htm
https://www.carpool.ca/Information.aspx
To accept the challenge click here
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