By Haelee Grafton

Although we can’t possibly reverse all the damage that’s been done by climate change, there are things we can do to alleviate the harm. One of many solutions to address climate change is to increase the use of biking because it produces zero carbon emissions, requires much less energy and can lead to the preservation of ecosystems.

Driving can get you places in a timely manner, but it does nothing positive for the environment. Biking provides exercise and also contributes to the wellness of the environment. Automobiles rely on fossil fuels and emit greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide, while biking releases no gases. In fact, choosing a bike over a car just once a day can reduce the average person’s carbon emissions from transportation by 67%.

Automobiles require much more energy than biking does, meaning biking promotes energy efficiency. Driving is also a lot more expensive than owning a bicycle. By owning a bicycle and making use of it, humans can conserve energy resources and help to reduce energy consumption.

Minimizing the use of cars and using bicycles instead can also lead to the preservation of natural habitats and ecosystems. Motor vehicles create the need for extensive transportation structures like roads and highways. This contributes to deforestation and the loss of biodiversity. Deforestation causes the carbon in trees to be released as carbon dioxide, which is another greenhouse gas causing global warming.