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U-Commute News Spring 2004 Put Your Best Foot Forward: 2nd Annual Walk In Challenge Transportation and Parking Fee Changes Proposed Bike it, you'll like it!: Bike to Work Day and all through June! Keeping young creative energy afoot: Poster contest Transportation Profile: Telework Flexible Work Arrangement Session for Managers and Supervisors |
Global Warming emissions are equal to EIGHT Mount St. Helens eruptions... EVERYDAY!During the 20th century, the earth has heated up approximately 1.25 degrees Fahrenheit, with attendant impact on the ecology of birds and insects and agricultural growing seasons.
What is the magnitude of the increase in greenhouse gases due to human activity? Approximately 60 percent of all the human carbon dioxide emissions (the leading greenhouse gas pollutant) in Washington State are from transportation sources. When you have a choice, consider using taking the bus, riding your bike or walking to your destination instead of driving your personal vehicle, you'll not only stay healthier and certainly have more community interactions, but you'll reduce adverse impacts to our climate.
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Transportation and Climate Change Conference on Tuesday, May 18th (Volcano Day): |
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 The U-COMMUTE News is published three times a year for staff and faculty. For additional information, visit our web site at www.washington.edu/upass/. Your suggestions and comments are welcome. Please contact the Transportation Office at upass@u.washington.edu, 206.543.0450 or Box 355212. |
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Our planet needs a blanket of greenhouse gases to trap enough heat and moisture to make earth the green, life-supporting home it is to all of us; without them earth would be no more livable than the moon. But when too much greenhouse gas encircles the earth, it's like closing the door to a saunaÑtoo much heat is trapped and our environment and ecology are knocked off course.