MenuSkip to contentVehicle OverdependenceHow Dependent are You on Your Vehicle?THE CONCEPT OF VEHICLE OVERDEPENDENCEPosted on April 2, 2019April 2, 2019 by contributorVehicle overdependence is a term which people are not used to. Rather, it is an act which a good number of people carry out. This is basically a condition when an individual is totally dependent on their vehicle.Currently, the health of the constituents of the planet is facing a downturn, and people make this worse by being reliant on their vehicle to cover small distances, when they can easily do this themselves. When the health of an individual is at risk, it is an indication that they do not undergo physical exercise.Also, using a vehicle too much, contributes to the poisoning of the environment, as much toxins are released into the environment, which affects your health and those around you. Taking a look at the causes of pollution in the environment, vehicle overdependence is at the forefront.This happens because of the release of carbon into the atmosphere. The toxicity which is present in the greenhouse, causes global warming, and it adversely affects the weather patterns of the earth, making it quite unpredictable.Much reliance on a vehicle has an adverseeffect on the health of people. As earlier mentioned, vehicle overdependenceleads to lack of exercise, which leads to disease in the long run. Diseasessuch as stroke, diabetes, heart-related issues and obesity, are all connectedto lack of exercise. It is not advisable to overuse your vehicle, as itprevents exercise, as there are still distances which you can still cover by
walking.
In order to contribute to the fight
against vehicle dependence, you as an individual need to be deliberate about
your actions. First off, ensure that you exercise regularly, by covering
distances which you can with your legs. You need to put into change your
thinking pattern when it comes to how long it would take you to cover some
distances.
You should look at it from the angle that,
it is not going to have a detrimental effect on you, as some would term it
stress. Rather, it is a way to ensure that you carry out some form of exercise.
Doing this would ensure that you have a sense of responsibility as regards your
health, and that of your community.
Imagining a World Without Vehicle Overdependence
Posted on February 3, 2016 by Guest
Vehicle over-dependence is a negative and prevalent thing. Everywhere we look, in every corner of the planet, automobiles are on the rise, polluting the air and cluttering the streets. Since the invention of motorized vehicles, people have been enamored with them and the American Dream remains that every person should have their own. The burgeoning, progressive way of thinking is the acknowledgment that gas powered vehicles were never a sustainable technology and need to be rethought for the good of the planet and those who call it home. If we work together, we can create a world where people are not overly dependent