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This article explores the effect the pandemic had on transportation and Greenhouse Gas emissions. It then goes into a fiscal analysis on the numerous ways to mitigate pollutants. First it focuses on driving – looking at the pros and cons of electric , diesel , and petroleum vehicles. It marks that EV’s are generally the most environmentally friendly, but also states that diesel is better than petroleum for the environment if not unless it’s primarily used for short trips especially in urban areas. Then the article describes some ways to improve public transport citing new light rails and trams which run on electricity and are powered by solar energy plants in Melbourne. It asserts that “making public transport more sustainable and accessible needs to be a priority moving forward,” highlighting the importance of public transport. Finally it describes alternative modes of travel such as biking and walking, both of which include numerous monetary, health, and environmental benefits

The article’s emphasis on sustainability and the general premise of weighing options based on scientific fact in order to determine the most sustainable methods, associates it with environmental science. I thought the article did a very good job of weighing the pros and cons of each method and offering a concise verdict. Furthermore, their fiscal analysis illuminated the balance needed between sustainability and overall efficiency when determining policy.