Green Transportation Read for comprehension below. “Green transportation” doesn't mean green-colored vehicles -- though they cer- tainly can be green in color! “Green” refers to vehicles that are environmental- ly friendly (or friendlier) than those using fossil fuels. Another word for “green’ is “sustainable.” This means using resources without completely drain- ing or ruining their supply. The most common forms of green transportation are those that even children can use. Examples include: walking, riding a scooter, bicycling, carpooling, and taking public transportation~including a school bus. Scientists already know that fossil fuels like oil and natural gas won't last forey- cer. Also, most climate change scientists agree that fossil fuel use is contribut- ing to global warming at a faster rate than normal. (To learn more, see our lesson plan on climate change.) Many countries and communities are working on reducing their “carbon footprint.” This measures how carbon dioxide is re- leased into the earth’s atmosphere due to human energy use like driving cars that run on fossil fuels. Communities, countries, and manufacturers world- wide are looking for more earth-friendly ways of getting around. ‘©Weolrcom. All Rights Reserved.