EarthCare LAP on Transportation

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Transportation Transportation is vital to society, allowing us to move people, goods and services around. However, our transportation habits also have adverse effects on the environment.

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Objectives & Actions cont’d OBJECTIVE Raise awareness about the viability of alternative transportation options in Greater Sudbury.

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