We hear so much about global warming, yet are often left wondering, as to what can we do to help keep the earth cool?
Pollution is not just a problem for the environment but also for our health. Today a major issue is transport, our roads are already over-burdened and an expanding population will increase this pressure unless we encourage sensible alternatives to car-use.
Where possible why not walk or cycle short journeys? Walking and cycling are excellent exercise and leaving the car at home means improving your own health and cutting down on the pollutants that damage the health of others and the environment.
Financial benefits:
We all know that the costs of petrol and public transport continue to rise, and what else can be the better option than a bike which can help save money. With government tax incentives to encourage more people to commute on two wheels, it’s not even very expensive to get yourself started.
The biggest savings from cycling are made naturally, by making more journeys on your bike and fewer in your car. The benefit of bike is that its parking costs nothing, while parking a car can be very costly in the larger cities.
You have to pay a lot as car tax and MOTs, service charges for older cars can also be incredibly costly. A worn-out clutch or a new exhaust can easily set you back many hundreds of pounds in one visit to the garage.
A reliable car will set you back several thousand pounds, while a good bike costs only a few hundred. So, why not ditch your car altogether?
Health benefits:
Cycling for transportation not only offers a solution to environmental health by reducing pollution but it also provides a key to better personal health by increasing physical activity.
Another advantage of cycling to work is that it allows you to combine your journey with an exercise routine. As well as the time this can save you, it can also save you large amount which you spend as gym fees.
Regular cyclists are much fitter than the average person and less likely to fall ill. This can save you money on medical bills and can mean less time off work through sick leave.
Using bikes to commute can also be beneficial in terms of not finding yourself caught up in traffic jams or held up by train or bus delays.
Financial benefits, convenience, environmental-friendliness of cycling, health benefits are sure to make you think of totally swapping the car or the bus for a bike.
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Source: The Independent
