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Bicycle: A source of eradicating pollution

by Hassan Nasir | 30-09-2018 23:03 recommendations 0

Majority of the vehicles are the source of emitting carbon at drastic level .Air pollution is increasing day by day at a rapid level. For instance, car is one of the most comfortable vehicles to commute but unlike its few benefits it has badly affected our cleaner environment. According to United States Environmental Protection Agency an ordinary vehicle emits 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year .In contemporary period we have heavily relied on the sources that gives us comfort whether it be at the cost of damaging our precious environment.

 

As far as bicycle is concerned, its history dated back to 19th century when the short race was organized in 1868 in Paris. Bicycling is healthy activity for human beings to the extent that it makes our environment a cleaner environment .It was estimated that in USA one third of the carbon dioxide is emitted from motorized sports vehicle. To share with you, US 50% of the car trips are less than 2 miles yet only 1% is covered through bicycle.

 

It would be appropriate to say that cycling is not the only choice although if concept of safe cycling is introduced then we can reap the benefits of cleaner and healthier environment. Along with curbing the directions for carbon dioxide to scatter in our precious environment, culture of using bicycle for commutation can also reduce the disease of obesity .It is reported by National Institute of Health that 3,00,000 deaths per year are due to overweight epidemic. Due to the excessive use of cycling, you can burn your calories at a greater level and make your muscles stronger.

 

The economic cost of cycle is low compared to the vehicle because the latter consumes fuel while the former requires human output of peddling. Cycling is cheap to an extent that buying a bicycle is not expensive when compared with motor vehicle. The good thing about cycle is its damages can be overcome easily unlike vehicles for they require lot of maintenance.


 The need of an hour is ultimately the use of bicycle for shorter tips. If we keep on spreading the culture of cycling than surely we will reap the benefits of cleaner and healthier environment.


 ?Never Doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it?s the only thing that ever has- (Margaret Mead)

               

 


 

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  • Joon Ho Mentor says :
    Hello Hassan, in my country, there are quite a lot of bicycle roads where bicycles are exclusively allowed to go over. Each transportation has its own characteristics and advantages comparing to the others, but we do need bicycles since we are waste way too much fuels and natural resources to take on 'heavy' metros.
    Thanks for your report!
    Posted 03-10-2018 23:59

  • Gyeongrin mentor says :
    Hello Hassan
    It would be nice if cycles are more used as a transportation method world widely. To make this possible the infrastructure (such as bicycle road, bicycle keeping etc) sohuld be developed along side the encouragement of the use of bicycles!
    Thanks for the report :)
    Posted 02-10-2018 15:52

  • Rosa Domingos says :
    Hey Hassan!

    In deed, air pollution has been increasing at a rapid level and cycling is by far a healthier alternative option for your health, wealth and environment. Change needs to be invoked, as I believe we can start the change!

    Lovely message, very insightful!
    Posted 02-10-2018 14:50

  • Hassan Nasir says :
    Indu Barnwal i will further work on submitting insightful reports
    Posted 01-10-2018 20:08

  • BONFACE OBUBA says :
    Great report Hassan. Cycling can save our cities. Road designs should encourage cycling.
    Posted 01-10-2018 16:18

  • Hassan Nasir says :
    Always energises me to create insightful report :)
    Posted 01-10-2018 02:11

  • Hassan Nasir says :
    Thanks a lot your constant support helps me in a better way :)
    Posted 01-10-2018 02:10

  • Aaditya Singh says :
    Well reported Hassan! I agree with how you say that not only will using bicycles ensure that we exercise and stay healthy but it will also benefit our environment. The stats you have mentioned about the US are indeed saddening. To see that a distance of only 2 miles is traveled by car and not by a cycle, scooter or even by walk, to me, is out if the ordinary. Traveling by bicycle would the cheapest and most eco friendly way to travel! ^^
    Posted 01-10-2018 01:33

  • Indu Barnwal says :
    Good report! Hassan :)
    Posted 30-09-2018 23:54

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