13/04/2024
Interested to know the level of transportation emissions in key cities of Zamboanga Peninsula?
Google Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) is a powerful tool that provides actionable data and insights to cities and regions, empowering them to reduce global emissions.
The five cities in the Zamboanga Peninsula have been grappling with transportation emissions. These emissions arise from all trips that either start or end within city boundaries. Unfortunately, all five cities experienced an increase in total transportation emissions during 2022. While the exact figures vary, itโs essential to recognize that these emissions impact air quality, public health, and overall sustainability.
Letโs zoom in on Zamboanga City. During the same period, it registered a total of tCO2e (metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) due to transportation emissions. Now, for reference, consider the bustling City of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. It recorded a staggering 1,790,000 tCO2e during the same timeframe. Thatโs approximately four times higher than Zamboanga Cityโs emissions! ๐
The annual transportation emissions are derived by extrapolating the total distance traveled for all trips taken within the city.
Factors such as the types of vehicles (cars, buses, motorcycles, etc.) and their average fuel consumption contribute to these emissions.
Itโs a complex interplay of data, vehicle choices, and urban mobility patterns.
Understanding and addressing transportation emissions are critical steps toward creating more sustainable and resilient cities. By leveraging tools like EIE, we can make informed decisions and work toward a greener future. ๐ฑ๐
For further exploration, you can access the Google Environmental Insights Explorer to dive deeper into data and explore strategies for emission reduction. Keep up the eco-conscious curiosity! ๐