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During rush hour, highways and city streets fill with cars that emit tailpipe pollution.
This pollution harms people’s health and warms the climate. In the U.S., cars and light trucks produce about 16% of the country’s climate-warming emissions.
But there’s a simple way to reduce that pollution – carpooling.
When people share a ride instead of driving alone, fewer cars hit the road. That means less traffic, less pollution, and cleaner air.
Plus, you can save money on gas by splitting expenses. And in some areas, you can use carpool lanes that move faster and offer reduced tolls.
Carpooling can be as easy as riding with friends to dinner or events, or driving to work with a neighbor or coworker.
You can also use a carpool app or website to organize commutes or out-of-town trips with others in your community.
To help things go smoothly, set expectations early – who drives when, what to play on the radio, and how to split gas and parking costs.
And if plans change, like if a car breaks down, communicate quickly and have a backup plan ready.
When organized well, carpooling can save money, and even spark new friendships – all while helping fight climate change.
Reporting credit: Ethan Freedman / ChavoBart Digital Media
