Excerpt from ClimaTalk:
When looking at the innovations being made in energy and technology in terms of carbon-reduction, transportation often gets identified as a major vector for emissions. From cruise ships to flights and cars, our modes of transportation have become one of the largest drivers of the climate crisis. There has been strong advocacy for more intuitive city planning and smarter public transport usage, and strong policy to go along with suggestions to reduce the use of personal vehicles, but our modes of transport themselves can be adapted to fit a low-carbon future without necessarily changing our habits.
Driving Innovation
One of the easiest ways to reduce carbon output is through changing how we view and use transportation. Whether it be using different combinations of public transport, reducing usage of personal vehicles for short trips, or favoring low-carbon transportation, there is a need for these alternatives to be met – both physically and logistically. Alternative transport options have long captivated society and propelled research. From hydrogen to biofuels and electric engines, the world has often looked to innovate the transportation of people and goods. As such, there already exists a diverse number of pathways towards a future of low-carbon transport.
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