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Transport is another important environmental issue. Cars, buses and trucks that burn petrol or diesel release greenhouse gases and other air pollutants. Traffic can also create noise and make cities less pleasant to live in.
Cyprus depends heavily on road transport, so improving public transport and encouraging cleaner ways to travel can help reduce pollution.
Examples of green transport
Public transport
Public transport
Travelling by bus can reduce the number of individual cars on the road, especially when buses are well used.
Cycling
Cycling
Bicycles do not produce exhaust emissions and are suitable for many short journeys.
Electric vehicles
Electric vehicles
Electric cars produce no exhaust emissions while driving, although their overall environmental impact depends partly on how their electricity is generated.
In cities such as Nicosia and Limassol, better bus services, safe cycle lanes and pedestrian-friendly streets could encourage more people to leave their cars at home.
Hotels could provide bicycle rental services for tourists. Visitors could also choose buses or shared transport when travelling between popular attractions.
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