Dirty TransportEnglish Toolkit 1 - Language & Culture Transport is a significant contributing factor to climate change, due to the emissions of noxious gases.. In fact, the increase in t
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English Toolkit 1 - Language & Culture
Transport is a significant contributing factor
to climate change, due to the emissions of
noxious gases Europe is one of the places
in the world with a high percentage of
emissions In fact, the increase in the use of
means of transport is closely associated with
the need of mobility and the globalisation of
trade
The European Commission is in charge
of formulating policies in order to control
transport emissions The Commission
addresses topics related to urban mobility,
such as traffic congestion, infrastructure,
and the use of clean and energy-efficient
technology While there are yet many
regulations to introduce, many others have
already come into force
Westminster is a representative example of
the adoption of green measures Its Council
has developed a programme which aims
at helping the environment by reducing
air pollution As using cars is sometimes
unavoidable, there are still some suggestions
that people can adopt Thus, the government
advises the population to drive smart so
as to reduce fuel consumption and gas
Going Green!
Adapted from: http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/environment/greencity
emissions Moreover, those who have an electric car can register in order to use the on-street recharging service Furthermore, authorities do not only encourage inhabitants
to cycle but also offer them cycling training sessions And people can even hire bicycles
Another alternative that Westminster City Council provides to reduce air pollution is the use of public transport; for instance, the underground, the overland rail, buses and river buses Therefore, there is a reduction in the number of cars and traffic jams Without any doubt, there is nothing like walking to keep the air clean and keep fit as well On its webpage, the Council offers a list of the benefits of walking and a journey planner to calculate the distance of a route and the time
it will take a pedestrian to cover it
Nowadays, reducing transport emissions seems an arduous task It seems almost impossible not to use cars to move in large cosmopolitan cities like those in Europe But
if international and local authorities work together to find solutions, people will become aware of other alternatives and there will be more positive results
Frank Hebbert ©
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English Toolkit 1 - Language & Culture
a What does the term transport emissions refer to?
b What green measures does the Westminster Council implement?
c Which public means of transport can people use in Westminster to
reduce gas emissions?
Activities
3 Match the phrases.
1 Answer these questions.
2 Read the text and circle the connectors Then complete with an
example of a connector used for
4 Find information about the measures taken in your
country / city to reduce the emission of gases Think of
more possible solutions and design a leaflet.
a .exemplifying:
b .adding information:
c .showing contrast:
1 .they will know the distance they
have to cover
2 .if they want to feel confident
when cycling in the city
3 .they can adopt some suggestions
to drive smart
4 .if the European Commision does
not take measures
5 .it will be difficult to reduce
transport emissions
a The emission of gases will increase
b If people cannot avoid using
the car,
c If pedestrians use the journey
planner,
d If there are no official regulations,
e People can attend cycling training
sessions,