We've only got one planet, so we all need to look after it!
You've probably heard of things like global warming, carbon emissions and pollution. Have you thought about what they mean? They can change the world around us - causing changes to weather, which can damage the environment around people and animals.
It's easy to think that you can't help, but everyeone can do their bit! Being taken everywhere in your parent’s car might seem easy, but have a think about the bigger picture;
- You can’t exercise sitting in a car.
- The car is releasing carbon into the air which is polluting the environment.
- The engine is using up valuable resources that won’t last forever.
- Sometimes parents listen to rubbish music…
So how you travel, to school and to other places, can help make a difference. When you walk or cycle, you're putting less pollution into the environment. Compared to travelling by car, you're creating less pollution by getting the bus, or tram, or train. So there are things you can do which help!
To learn more about air pollution in South Yorkshire and how you can make a difference visit
www.care4air.org or www.syclimateaction.org.uk
For information on walking to school visit
www.walktoschool.org.uk
For cycling information visit
www.sustrans.org.uk