Driving Climate Change

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Driving Climate Change

Cycling and walking are much lauded as a way to reduce your climate impact. But whether due to distance or the load you are transporting, eventually the keys have to come out. So here are some tips to make the journey as efficient as possible. The first thing is to make the most of what you do when you are out. If you are driving to the supermarket, bundle the trip in with everything else you need to do. Go to the recycling centre, to the Post Office, to other shops and to refill with fuel all in the one trip out. It takes a bit of practice, but it’ll save you time and reduce your fuel bill too. Secondly, adopt a driving style that minimises your fuel usage. Don’t accelerate hard or brake sharply. And watch your speed: according to the AA, dropping from 80mph to 70mph could save you up to 25% in fuel (and of course save you the cost of a speeding ticket). Thirdly, lose some weight. Roof racks are terrible for your car’s aerodynamics and a boot full of stuff you ‘might’ need (but rarely do) is just adding to your fuel use. Unless you are doing a long journey, don’t top up the tank to more than half full. Finally, love thy neighbour! If your office has car sharing join up; if not, set up a scheme yourself.

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