Comments on: Walking vs. Driving: Which is the Better Choice?

By: Roy Herrod’s Blog » Blog Archive » Walking to the Shops Vs Driving to the shops

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:43:35 +0000

[...] looking for the article again I also found a counterview/follow up to it entitled “Walking vs. Driving: Which is the Better Choice?“ which alters the calculations done based on a different diet and concludes that walking is [...]

By: How to Accurately Interpret Statistics - Part I » The Green Rocket

How to Accurately Interpret Statistics - Part I » The Green Rocket — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:54:22 +0000

[...] Walking vs. Driving: Which is the Better Choice? (4) NikkiJade: Food is definitely more satisfying, but I have to note that part of the outcome of these studies was the point that some foods are just as much… NunoXEI: I can second that Bill ! Now when I drop the bills down on a full tank I can only think about the amazing meal that would have paid for…… Bill: All I know is that I enjoy putting food in my mouth more than I enjoy putting gas in my car. Protesters Fail to Disrupt Australia Kangaroo Cull (2) NunoXEI: I’m all for this as well. If people don’t eat kangaroo meat I think some specialty cook out in Oz (or the world) needs to think of a… jmccallum: Do people eat kangaroo meat? I have no doubts that kangaroo population needs to be continuously monitored and checked with events such as a… [...]

By: NikkiJade

NikkiJade — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:40:04 +0000

Food is definitely more satisfying, but I have to note that part of the outcome of these studies was the point that some foods are just as much an issue in terms of carbon emissions as gas consumption — so while you may enjoy it more, what you eat still has consequences for the environment (and not to mention your health with regards to some foods…)

On a side note: my thoughts on fuel efficiency — fuel efficient cars may just mean people are going to drive more kilometres. I’m all for walking and better public transportation systems.

By: NunoXEI

NunoXEI — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:56:30 +0000

I can second that Bill ! Now when I drop the bills down on a full tank I can only think about the amazing meal that would have paid for… even for TWO people WITH wine…

I can at least enjoy the money I spent on the food. I rarely enjoy the money I’m spending on gas.

By: Bill

Bill — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:55:17 +0000

All I know is that I enjoy putting food in my mouth more than I enjoy putting gas in my car.

By: Pat Gaudet

Pat Gaudet — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:04:24 +0000

Interesting study, just goes to show everyone how important is is to believe half of what you hear : ) and to ensure all research is picked apart.

At fist I immediately thought, how ridiculous, of course waling is better for the environment. Then I read on. Very interesting indeed. Thanks for the great environment awareness!!