

In our August 1 to 15, 2024 issue, we asked you for ideas on how to save fossil fuels.
Miruthulla Sri, a student at Sri Chaitanya Techno
School, Tamil Nadu says,
People should switch to using trains and metros because when you use public transport, many more people can use the same ride and this reduces the amount of petroleum or diesel used. It also reduces air pollution in the atmosphere. Private road transport increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the air, leading to pollution. We must maintain the Earth’s environment as we don’t have a second planet to live on. People are also allergic to the excess of smoke in the air and can have breathing problems. When one uses trains and metros, citizens can then simply use subways or buses to get to a place instead of getting a car and driving it, thus saving the need for private transport. I conclude by saying using public transport like metros can make a big difference to our Earth.