Taking the public mode of transport is a great energy saver and goes along way in saving the earth’s resources. Environmentalists around the world have been supporting their usage and there of course, are many reasons for them to do so. Here are few reasons why you should take up the public mode of transportation. Reduced emissions: They reduce the amount of fuel burnt per individual when compared to that burnt by individuals when they drive their cars or any other private vehicles. This means reduced levels of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide in the air and consequently, lesser threat of global warming or climate change. These days, buses and other modes of public transport run  [...]

Airbus 380 will, as per news reports, carry a United Nations logo for biodiversity. The United Nations Environment Programme has launched the International Year of biodiversity 2010. An Edinburgh airport project too has attempted to make a green statement and schools students will be planting trees around the airport area says another new report. The New Delhi Airport, it is claimed, will be a green building soon. Environmentalists, however, are clear about what these projects really and are not viewing it anything more than green-washing.  Aviation industry faces a lot of heat when it comes to the issue of climate change. While planes help us cover huge miles in a short time, one cannot deny that they are the worst modes of transport when it comes to the release of greenhouse gas  [...]

Major pollution in the environment comes from the fuels released from our cars and other vehicles. And each day, the number of private cars on the roads is only going up. While the traffic-jams are the most visible impact of this, stress and respiratory problems are other consequences of the noise and environment pollution that so many vehicles on the roads create. There are many ways in which you can do your bit to reduce the level of contamination of the air you breathe in. Here are some of them. Walking Walking is indeed a great form of exercise that your body needs. But besides that it is good for the environment too. For short distances, you can avoid wasting the fuel of your car or bike  [...]