What Is Earth Hour 2022 And Why Is It Important
What is Earth Hour?
Led by the World Wide Fund for Nature, Earth Hour is an annual coordinated effort to get homes, communities, and businesses around the world to turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour. (source: https://www.accuweather.com/en/accuweather-ready/what-and-why-is-earth-hour-important/708312)
Tips You Can Help Save The Earth
You can contribute to saving the earth by eco-driving. Below are some helpful pointers that you may want to follow.
Off The Engine While Waiting
Unnecessary idling of trucks, and buses not only waste fuel, but also pollutes the air. With the technology advances, there is no need to “warm up” the trucks or buses. In addition to that, smoke from diesel exhaust is harmful and will cause increase in greenhouse gas emission.
Drive Wisely
The way we can help is to drive wisely by following the tips below.
- Go easy on the brakes and gas pedal. Do not brake unnecessary as this not only increase diesel consumption, it also wear off brake pad faster.
- For trucks and bus drivers, your vehicle is your livelihood. So send your commercial vehicle for a regular checkup is important to reduce the downtime.
- Turning off aircon can help reduces diesel consumption.
Let’s do our part make environmentally conscious decision in our daily lives in this year Earth Hour 2022.