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Transport is a major component of economic activity. However, CO2 emissions from the sector are still growing in many countries. According to the IEA, transportation is responsible for 24% of direct CO2 emissions, mostly from cars and trucks, but aviation and shipping too. 

While the COVID-19 pandemic has seen an abrupt decrease in global emissions as less people are traveling, it will most likely not reduce climate change if these reductions remain temporary. What will help lower emissions, however, is a transition to a greener economy, one in which necessitates greater fuel efficiency and the use of alternative fuel sources in the transport sector as part of wider domestic measures.

Greening the transport sector and mobility can reduce congestion, air pollution and improve well-being through better management and a shift away from fossil fuel combustion engines. It has the potential to create jobs through the development of public transport infrastructure and can help alleviate poverty by encouraging affordable transport and improving access to markets and other essential facilities.

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Cycling is becoming popular as more and more people start to reduce their CO2 emissions. If you want to learn how to ride a bicycle, I can help you learn on your own in one day. First, you need a bicycle and a spacious place to practice safely. Then follow the instructions below.

1) Grasp the handlebars and walk with the bike until you can steer it easily and stop it with the brakes.

This exercise helps you control the bike and operate the brake levers.

2) Lower the saddle until you can sit on it with both feet on the ground. While you sit on the saddle and hold on to the handlebars, walk with the bike at an increasing speed until you can lift both feet off the ground for several seconds.

This exercise helps you keep your balance on the saddle.

3) When you lift your feet off the ground, try putting your feet on the pedals and pedaling until you can ride with confidence.

This exercise is safe because you can stop the bike with the brakes and stabilize yourself by putting your feet on the ground.

Keep practicing until you master the art of riding. As a child, I learned to ride using a similar method. I am sure you can do it yourself.

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