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How can public transport system help to safeguard our environment? - Environmental Science

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How can public transport system help to safeguard our environment?

Describe the ways by which the public transport system can help to preserve the environment.

Answer in Brief

Solution 1

  1. When possible, travelling and using public transportation can significantly reduce pollution.

  2. By taking public transportation, we can reduce our fuel consumption even more.
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Solution 2

  1. Augmentation of public transport system: Use of public transport should be encouraged instead of private vehicles. Public transportation is an excellent option to save money as well as to protect the environment from air pollution. Public transport is not just faster but far cheaper and can even be more enjoyable, viewing the fact that driving during peak hours amidst traffic jams can get quite annoying. One can even sit back and enjoy reading a book or listening to some cool music. One can even enjoy a good nap while travelling in public transport.
  2. Use of car pool by working people. Pooling is a resource management term that refers to the grouping together of resources for the purposes of maximising advantage and minimising risk to the users. It is convenient to use the car pool system This in turn reduces the emission of carbon dioxide in the environment.
  3. Use of bicycles and pedestrian routes or other pollution-free transport systems should be encouraged.
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Chapter 1: Controlling Air Pollution - EXERCISES [Page 14]

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Goyal Brothers Prakashan Environmental Science [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 1 Controlling Air Pollution
EXERCISES | Q 8. | Page 14
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