I have started a New campaign Eco Fact which is online awareness campaign. Eco Facts will be published via various social media platforms. I am glad for all the positive response I have been receiving for it. Here I present You the Second Eco Fact of the series.

Eco Fact 2: There are more than 500 million cars in the world now and the number is expected to rise to over a billion by 2030, which means the pollution caused by cars could potentially double by that year.

The theme of this year World Environment Day was Beat Air Pollution. We must take the actions before its too late. Few actions that can be taken to beat air pollution are:

1. Ecofriendly Transportation

·      We can take a walk when the distance is short.

·      Cycling- Cycling is the ecofriendly way of transportation without pollution, also keeps our body fit and healthy.

·      Take a visit to park or garden rather than travelling many little trips over the course of a few days in car or vehicle.

2. Energy Efficiency and Conservation- Be Mindful of Energy Consumption

·      Take a public transport avoiding using your personal vehicle to reduce carbon emissions

·      We can take rideshare and carpooling to make use of our vehicle less often.

·      Drive smartly and safely, do regular car check up to make sure your car doesn’t consume extra fuel and produce more pollutants. Keeping your car in good condition with safe driving can also help reduce carbon emissions with:

–      Refuel the car at the evening when it is cooler keep car tires properly inflated,

–      Check engine is in proper condition and tank is leak proof

–      Consider purchasing portable gasoline containers labelled spill proof

–      Avoid aerosol spray products

–      Applying gentle pressure to gas and accelerating slowly

–      Driving at or below the speed limit with steady speed

·      Minimize the Use of Fossil Fuel Powered Automobiles.

·      Keep engines turned off when not in use like when we stop on traffic lights.

3. Renewable Fuel and Clean Energy Production

·      Fossil fuel plants are a major cause of air pollutants, and the less energy you need, the less we have to rely on those plants to generate electricity. The most basic solution for air pollution is to move away from fossil fuels, replacing them with alternative energies like Solar, Wind and Geothermal.

·      Minimize the Use of Fossil Fuel Powered Automobiles.

·      You can use energy efficient vehicles- shifting to electric vehicles as they are zero emission vehicles

·      Use Green Electricity: Generated from renewable energies i.e. Hydropower, wind and solar power

4. Going Green

·      Plant a Tree: Trees also play a critical role in absorbing the greenhouse gases that fuel global warming. They give Oxygen to breathe out.

·      You can create a garden around your house.

·      Plant the trees on the side of the highways and barren line.

·      Gift A Tree This Birthday- My Campaign where the trees are gifted on birthday. You can also plant a tree on your birthday.

·      Plant  Indoor plants like Money plant, Rubber plant, chamadora palm etc. which act as good air purifier.

5. Join the environmental awareness group:

·      Become an Advocate for Clean Air. It is the change of awareness that creates an impact for long time. Tell people about what you know.

Together We can beat Air Pollution

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