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How does driving less reduce your carbon footprint?

I’m not a hippie or anything, but I’ve been to Asia and seen the amount of pollution and trash. As a result, I want to go green, as they say. I’ve read that driving is a big component of pollution. But how does driving fewer miles reduce my carbon footprint?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You don’t have to be a hippie to want to save the planet! And you’re right to be concerned: 29% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S are from cars.
Driving less reduces your carbon footprint because the fewer miles you spend on the road, the fewer greenhouse gas emissions you’re personally responsible for contributing. It’s a great way to do your part in helping to save the world.
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