by Earth Hero | Apr 3, 2024 | Energy, Personal Behavior, Transportation
Car travel is one of the biggest carbon dioxide emission sources and creates harmful particulates, nitrous oxide, ozone, and other pollutants. Cycling is a great alternative for many car journeys, bringing significant health benefits and saving serious money. Plus it...
by Earth Hero | Mar 27, 2024 | Transportation, Uncategorized
An electric bike is a game-changer for bike commuting. The motor assist makes it easy to travel fast, climb hills, and haul heavy loads (including children!) without breaking a sweat (literally). You do not have to be in amazing shape to get around on an electric...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | At home, Displayable EH Action, Transportation
Ensure your vehicle tires are properly inflated to increase your fuel efficiency, save money, and reduce pollution. Under-inflated tires will cause your fuel economy to drop by an average of 0.4 percent for every PSI (pounds per square inch) drop from the recommended...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Displayable EH Action, Out and about, Outdoors, Transportation
This one is simple. Switch off your vehicle when pulled over. It is an easy way to protect public health and immediately improve local air quality. There is a surprising amount of pollution that comes out of vehicles while idling. Engine idling contributes to asthma,...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Displayable EH Action, minimization/mitigation, Transportation
Road vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, buses, and taxis are responsible for a large portion of global emissions. No matter if your current car is relatively fuel-efficient or not, there are ways to save money and reduce pollution with the way you drive. Every bit of...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Displayable EH Action, Personal Behavior, Transportation
Have some errands to run, like getting the groceries or picking up a few things? Or perhaps you are going to visit a friend or getting something to eat? If it is within walking distance, consider ditching the car and walking instead! Walking is a great bonus way to...