According to the Climate Leadership Coalition (CLC), Zero Emissions Day, or ZeDay, is “designed to give the world a break from fossil fuels and to raise awareness about the harm caused by carbon emissions”. It aims to “engage people towards more climate-friendly choices in their personal life”. This event falls right before World Car Free Day, which is on the 22nd of September — another event that encourages us to reduce our carbon footprint by opting for public transport, walking, cycling and even carpooling.
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