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Would you give up your vehicle to save the planet?
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We definitely can’t continue to exploit the earth’s resources as if they were endless. The planet just can’t sustain our desires for ‘ the good things in life’. Imagine what would happen if all the people living in China and India bought a car. We would need seven planets to sustain us all! So, I believe the solution lies in sharing. But the question is, are you willing to give up the luxury of owning your own vehicle to save the planet?
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This is a serious problem that has to be addressed sooner rather than later. I was just in India, this past October, and I can clearly see that there is just not enough room for more cars. We were often stuck in traffic for 2 or three hours everyday. I really don't think Bombay can accommodate more drivers on the road. Maybe trams, bicycle rentals, a subway system, or carpooling services. I live in Manhattan and use the subway everyday. There is no need to own a car in Manhattan. Parking is extremely expensive, and traffic jams, like in Bombay, are hell.
I decided to give up my car and start using the communauto service we have here in Montreal. They're everywhere and they seem to be growing in popularity. I figure I'll be saving a lot of money and I will at least be doing my part to help reduce greenhouse gases. Here is the address in case anyone living in the area is interested.
http://www.communauto.com/comment_ENG.html
Here is what their website says:
Communauto provides its members with exclusive access to its vehicles. By becoming a Communauto subscriber, you gain access to a fleet of cars that you can reserve at low cost for a half-hour, an hour, a day or longer, according to your needs. Located in the heart of your neighbourhood, the cars are available without delay, 24/7.
Maybe the solution lies in finding a cleaner, more environmentally friendly car. Of course,this won't address traffic congestion in big cities, but if traffic jams don't contaminate the air I breath, and don't eat up all our natural resources, I wouldn't have much of a problem with them. I mean, if people decide to waste their lives stuck in traffic, that's their choice--as long as they are not blocking public transit/ bike routes.