It's easy to think that individuals can't make a difference when it comes to the issue of global warming. How often do we hear reports of governments and large companies making sweeping changes to help reduce their carbon pollution compared to smaller micro schemes? I often question the impact of individuals only to realise that real measurable change will only happen when everybody acts together. It is entirely possible to travel in an environmentally responsible way whereby you save money and reduce your carbon footprint. Here’s a list of ideas and techniques that when applied to your life will save you money and help protect our environment.

当说到全球变暖的问题时,人们似乎都觉得个人的力量微不足道。相比于那些较小的微型计划,我们有多常听到政府和大公司进行大规模改变来减少二氧化碳的污染?我经常询问个人对环境的影响,发现只有当大家一起行动的时候才会产生真正看得到的变化。带着环保的心态去旅游,既省钱又减少你的二氧化碳足迹,这是完全有可呢个的。这里有一系列观点和技巧,把它们运用在你的生活里,省钱又环保,一举两得。


Use your own steam!

用自己的能量

Protecting the environment doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive and time consuming. In fact, you can hack your habits to great effect and start making a difference in the morning. You’ll be doing your general fitness and health a favour as well as that of the environment.

保护环境大可不必复杂昂贵又花时间。事实上,你可以努力改掉一些习惯,开始一个非比寻常的早晨。你要像平时喜欢健身那样去爱上环境。

1. Where possible, walk: Start with the simplest option first. Don’t drive everywhere, walk those small trips. In stating the obvious, by leaving the car behind and simply walking or riding a bike you are doing both yourself and the environment good. Not only will you save money on fuel and the general upkeep of car but other knock on effects include the improved outdoor air quality and reduction on road congestion.

1.只要有可能,就步行:首先以最简单的选择开始。别去哪都开车,一小段路就走走吧。很快你就会清楚地看到,不用汽车而是仅仅步行或骑自行车,对你自己和环境都有好处。你不仅可以在燃料和汽车日常保养费上省下钱,也对改善室外空气质量和降低道路拥堵起了很大的作用。

2. Get on your bike: You’ll not always be able to walk to your destination. Jump on your bike for those trips where you’d normally be jumping into the car without a second thought. You’ll develop your muscles, improve cardiovascular health, reduce congestion and generate zero emissions.

2.骑上你的自行车:你不可能永远步行到目的地。有时你会想也不想就想钻进汽车里搞定这些短途,不过最好还是跳上你的自行车。你会锻炼出肌肉,提高心血管健康,减少拥堵,而且实现零释放。

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