Taking Responsibility - Miyu TOKUMOTO


One of my actions that affects the environment is using a car.

When I am in Japan, I always need to drive because my hometown is very rural and it is almost impossible to go anywhere without a car. The car I use is not electric but a petrol one, which means I am constantly producing CO2 every time I drive. This issue has been pointed out for a long time, but in reality, it is still very difficult to change the situation.


As a solution, I think it is important to be more careful about how often I drive. I would like to use trains as much as possible and choose other environmentally friendly options such as bicycles or public transport that do not produce CO2. By doing so, I hope I can contribute to a better environment.

 

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  1. David WoodfieldAugust 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM

    Well said. It is good to avoid using the car when we can. David :-)

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  2. Teddy BoatAugust 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM

    I understand the importance of driving a car in your situation, which is similar to mine. Fossil fuel is the main source for powering the engine; whilst emitting CO2 unavoidably. Using public transportations seems to be one of the solutions. However, in some regions or provinces, there might have less or none of such means of commuting.

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  3. Pattama (Sao)August 26, 2025 at 9:25 PM

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  4. YingAugust 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM

    It is a great idea to use public transport instead.

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  5. Aoi MatsumotoAugust 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM

    I agree with you.It is really difficult to stop using cars for people who lives in the countryside.

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  6. Pattama (Sao)August 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM

    I agree with your solution idea; alternatively, the sky train is the best choice.

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  7. Hanako IwatsukiAugust 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM

    It is serious problem that rural areas do not have enough public transportations and it causes the environmental deconstruction. Also, I think we should shift the energy of the car from petroleum to electric one or hydrogen one.

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