Person, and Levi McAllister Ella Foley Gannon. “The Transportation of Tomorrow Will Address Climate Change.” Reuters, Thomson Reuters, 5 Jan. 2022, https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/transportation-tomorrow-will-address-climate-change-2022-01-05/#:~:text=January%205%2C%202022%20%2D%20As%20the,the%20face%20of%20climate%20change

This article clearly portrayed the cause-and-effect relationship between politics and climate change regarding transportation. All types of transportation contribute greatly to greenhouse gas emissions, and while many states/legislatures are trying to implement laws to reduce emissions and encourage green options, others are set on not changing anything. Aviation transportation contributes greatly to gas emissions, and if left unchecked, will continue to rise and cause harm. However, groups like the Biden administration, The Aviation Working Group, and some airlines are pushing to achieve “net zero” emissions. Additionally, ships and cargo ships also pose a large threat to our environment, as it is very challenging and expensive to explore other options such as hydrogen-fueled ships, nuclear power, and other greener options.

This article is related to environmental science because it portrays how transportation is negatively affecting our environment, and what we can do to protect our environment. Transportation of other vehicles besides cars is often overlooked within our society, but this article proves that airplanes and ships are just as important to study and reduce emissions. This article made me think of the transportation I use every day, and how I can help the environment by reducing my own emissions. Instead of driving, I could easily walk, bike, or use public transportation to go places. I am also happy and grateful that there are large and powerful groups fighting to reduce emissions and introduce safer alternatives.