Transportation

For the second part of this series, I am going to delve into transportation's carbon emissions and what you can do to decrease your carbon footprint. 

The results when using public transportation aren’t always ideal. We need to revolutionize the current public transportation.

By combining trains powered by overhead electrical lines — similar to trains in Europe and India with cables connecting to power lines on top —with on-board battery packs, we can build a zero-emission, electrified rail system that spans coast to coast.

Outside of a moving vehicle, there always seems to be something I have to do. However, on a car or plane, I am physically constrained from doing anything.

I forgot why I bought a $79 bike at Walmart in spring 2018. Nobody knows what prompted that decision, but something in my heart just said, “Let’s give it a try.”

At the start of the pandemic, as cities implemented lockdowns, there were dramatic reductions in air pollution and carbon emissions due to the closing of transportation and manufacturing, according to Alastair Iles, campus associate professor of environmental policy and societal change.

Millions of Californians are breathing air so dirty it is illegal. Coupled with other impacts of the climate crisis, the need for action is clear. 

There are many different modes of transportation we can use to get to and around campus. Take this quiz to see which mode of transportation you are most like!

So, you’re studying abroad. It’s a time for self-discovery, learning to adapt, making international friends and traveling!

There are many different programs to get involved in when studying abroad. I would like to do a spotlight on the UCEAP Prague program, which offers a chance for students to earn two degrees from two different universities.