{"id":583529,"date":"2021-03-18T13:11:03","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T17:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/?p=583529"},"modified":"2022-02-17T08:53:07","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T13:53:07","slug":"you-can-always-go-green","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.earthrangers.com\/EN\/CA\/my-missions\/you-can-always-go-green\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can Always GO Green!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you want to go to the store, visit a friend or\nhead to school, what do you do? If you\u2019re like many kids, you hop in the car\nand a grownup drives you there. Sometimes the car IS the best option (like if\nyour family has to bring a LOT of groceries home), but if you have a choice,\nalways choose to go GREEN! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not-So-Green Machines<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You\u2019ve probably heard all about climate change. But what do vehicles (like cars, buses, trains, boats, and planes) have to do with it? Simple: when we use fossil fuels to power these vehicles, they release a greenhouse gas called carbon dioxide.\u00a0 Too much carbon dioxide in our atmosphere traps heat and contributes to Earth\u2019s overall temperature rising. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vehicles are<\/em> becoming more environmentally\nfriendly (some cars are now hybrids, using electric and gas-powered engines,\nand some cars are completely electric), but they\u2019re still responsible for 25%\nof all greenhouse gas emissions in Canada each year. That\u2019s a LOT, so it\u2019s\nimportant that we help to reduce that number. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Truth About Travel\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although we all LOVE to go on vacation, some holidays\nare greener than others. Having a stay-cation where you explore your own\ncity (on foot, by taking public transit or by bike) is definitely your greenest\noption. Now that spring\nis approaching, why not organize a hike to discover Canada’s beautiful forests\nor look for bike routes around your home? Did you know there are 475 kilometres\nof signed cycling adventures awaiting you in the beautiful, protected countryside\nof Ontario\u2019s Greenbelt? You\u2019ve got options!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if your family wants to visit someplace farther away? If you can, consider going by train or bus. And when it\u2019s safe to travel again and the plane is the only option, here are a few ways to guarantee a greener flight:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Fly economy. This choice will help increase the plane\u2019s efficiency. Keep in mind each first-class ticket can generate two to four times the emissions of an economy class ticket because business class accommodates fewer passengers.<\/li>
  2. Take non-stop flights. This helps to decrease the amount of greenhouse gases released on takeoff and landing.<\/li>
  3. Ask your parents to look into the airline\u2019s environmental policies. Some airlines are greener than others.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Make Little Changes Every\nDay <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Every time you choose to travel by foot, bike or\npublic transit, you\u2019re lowering your carbon footprint and helping to keep the world a\ncleaner, greener place\nwhile getting enough exercise, good for your health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you want to learn more about moving around in an\nenvironmentally friendly way, check out our Stop and Go Green Mission <\/strong>on\nthe Earth Rangers app. You\u2019ll discover all kinds of helpful tips for making\nsure every trip you take is a green one! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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