With global warming, species extinction, and climate change looming, it is important to find safe methods of travel which don’t cause further harm the environment. Amongst reliable methods of travel in support of the environment, public transportation, though often causing carbon emissions, is low impact and cost efficient. The bicycle is still one of the most favored methods of travel in the entire world; in foreign countries like Japan and China, bicycles outnumber cars 5:1. If you don’t want to break a sweat, or need to travel a longer distance, you might consider using an electric bicycle. Despite the belief that hybrid cars are better for the environment, in some cases the production of the hybrid engine causes more pollution than the car would for ten years of low carbon emissions.

 In addition to the above methods, simple practices like walking short distances instead of driving, or carpooling help the environment a great deal.