What changes are needed in transport and travel?
This includes the way we commute and travel in and between our cities or towns, as well as between different countries. It also includes how we transport products around the world by road, rail, sea or air.
Earlier this week, we saw that transport is responsible for a significant share of global emissions. Almost 75% of transport emissions are from road transport alone (think cars, trucks, and buses). Flights account for another 12% of transport emissions (Lamb et al., 2021, Lee et al., 2021). And air travel is still rapidly increasing, while being used primarily by a wealthy minority.
Reducing transport emissions
Now, let’s explore what can be done to reduce transport emissions.
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Share your thoughts
Which of the measures introduced in the framework do you find the most meaningful or important for your context, and why? You may find it useful to think about your daily commute or the quality of public transport in your area.Share and discuss your responses with other learners in the Comments section.
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