Individuals don't need to wait for electric cars or new government mandates on emissions to do their part. Ride a bus to work, or ride your bike. It may take a bit longer, but it is worth it.
I ride my bike 15 miles to work, or I take the bus. When I ride my bike, I get in much better shape - I feel better and have MORE energy. When I ride the bus, I do my CS homework on my laptop. (Last semester I worked full-time and had 7 credit-hours of CS) I rarely have to actually do homework at home because I get most of it done on the bus!
In the last 4 years I haven't driven a car to work more than 10 times. Yes, when I get to work with a streak of mud up my back and I am soaking wet, I really hate it. But that is easily solved by having an extra set of clothes at work if I need to change.
My advice is to get out of your car. It's good for you and everyone else.
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Individuals don't need to wait for electric cars or new government mandates on emissions to do their part. Ride a bus to work, or ride your bike. It may take a bit longer, but it is worth it.
I ride my bike 15 miles to work, or I take the bus. When I ride my bike, I get in much better shape - I feel better and have MORE energy. When I ride the bus, I do my CS homework on my laptop. (Last semester I worked full-time and had 7 credit-hours of CS) I rarely have to actually do homework at home because I get most of it done on the bus!
In the last 4 years I haven't driven a car to work more than 10 times. Yes, when I get to work with a streak of mud up my back and I am soaking wet, I really hate it. But that is easily solved by having an extra set of clothes at work if I need to change.
My advice is to get out of your car. It's good for you and everyone else.