For Earth Day 2001, thousands of groups staged car-free actions to let world leaders know that we need a transition to better transportation options and a clean energy future. Car free events involving millions of people were held in more than 100 cities in 30 countries. Many groups are building upon that momentum and starting now to organize for Earth Car Free Day 2002.
Cars pollute our air, cause asthma and other serious respiratory ailments, and heat up the planet.
They also use fossil fuels, which can have a devastating effect on human rights and the environment. Start early to develop an ongoing sustainable transportation agenda in your area. Events For Earth Car Free Day 2001, city-wide programs were popular. Media Check out Earth Day Network's ECFD 2001 press release or a variety of press releases from around the world in the car-free Media Centre .