I knew that titling a blog "environmentalism" would have its' downsides. Today I got lampooned by an environmentalist on another site for driving to work.
I was branded a hypocrit for driving to work (and many other things but I'll come to those another time!!!)
So here's my answer, as I wasn't allowed to respond first time!!!
Yes I drive to work, and yes I will shamelessly confess that I prefer the comfort of my own car to the bus or train. But that isn't the reason for my driving to work.
I'm not a 9-5 office junkie. My working hours vary from 5 am starts to 3 am finishes. You try getting a bus or train in Greater Manchester at that time!
But I also wouldn't want public transport to be running at that time! (this is why I was called a hypocrit)
The reason for this is very simple. At 3 in the morning (if they were to run) I am two buses away from my house: an hour trip which covers nearly 20 miles I would also almost certainly be the only passenger as well. Alternatively I am 9 miles away in my car which would take 20 minutes.
I drive a 1.9 diesel engine carrying less than 1 ton of chassis. The alternative is a bus which engine sizes start at 7 litres and carry a chassis of over 7 tons.
All of a sudden, getting the bus at 3am doesn't look quite the green prospect.
