Travel pollution

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Traveling is an important part of our daily life. However, traveling can cause serious health problems if the environment is polluted by motor vehicles, airplanes and ships. Some of the effects of air pollution are lung disease, heart attack, lung cancer, and premature death. The way to reduce travel pollution is to reduce the number of motor vehicles on the road and to reduce the number of people who travel. The best way to reduce personal air pollution is to lead a healthy lifestyle. So you don't have to worry about harmful air during your trip.

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The Big Polluters

Air pollution causes serious health problems. Motor vehicles produce the most air pollution, followed by ships, then planes. The air we breathe is contaminated with particles. These pollutants travel through the air and lodge in our lungs, causing diseases like lung cancer and heart disease. Many lifestyle habits contribute to travel pollution; unhealthy eating and lifestyle habits create more health problems for travelers. These include smoking on the road, eating spicy foods and drinking alcohol, and not getting enough exercise or sleep.

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Humanitarian awareness

Reducing travel pollution is difficult because most people travel frequently. However, there are ways to reduce air pollution when traveling. First, decide how many motor vehicles you would like to have in your household when traveling. Next, make sure everyone in your family has a bike or scooter for short trips around town. This reduces your own car traffic while ensuring that everyone can travel comfortably and safely. For long journeys, choose trains or cars that allow parking away from the engine exhaust. After deciding which vehicles to use while traveling, consider reducing unhealthy lifestyle habits while traveling.

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