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By Jaron – This article is part of the Sustainability series from Andernach‘s English class. Enjoy !
One of the most common means of transportation nowadays is the plane. The advantages of a plane are that you are faster at your destination and flying has become even cheaper than other means of transportation, but even if the advantages are comprehensible, the disadvantages are worse. Greenhouse gases are released in the upper layers of the air, where they cause particularly great damage. Airplanes are one of the most energy intensive means of transportation and their exhaust fumes have the biggest impact on the climate. Additionally, there is also noise and land consumption around airports.
You should try sustainable traveling because it is important to reduce the environmental impact of travel as well as the way we travel in order to protect the environment and conserve resources. This includes measures such as using public transport and carpooling. By traveling consciously and making sustainable choices, we can help to protect the environment.
One possibility is to travel by train. The advantages of travelling with the train are that the train doesn’t use fuel, it is saver as a car, and at least you have no stress and no traffic jams. You can even travel by train to cities in other countries for example: London, Milan, Madrid, Barcelona and Vienna.
The disadvantages of travelling with the train are that the trains are often delayed and often overcrowded. Additionally, there are sometimes no more seats available (always reserve a seat in advance) and it can lead to stress at the train station when you have to change the train, but it doesn’t arrive on time. Finally, the train tickets are usually overpriced and you have to book early.
My final opinion is: Next time we go on a vacation, we could use the train because it`s better for us and the environment.