Phones are everywhere. We all have one. And before they land in our palm, they have to travel the world, from Africa to Europe by way of China.
Cars, trucks, planes, ships – virtually all modes of transport are involved.
To better understand the impact of transport on our environment and health, let's follow the trip of one of those phones, from your home back to where it started out.
In Europe, cars are the biggest source of greenhouse gas from transport.
European food-based biodiesel produces, on average, 80% more CO2 than fossil diesel.
Diesel cars are the leading cause of air pollution (NO2) in European cities.
Trucks represent 5% of all European vehicles and yet are responsible for 26% of road transport emissions.
As the world struggles to fight climate change, flying is the most damaging way to travel.
Ships will be responsible for more than 17% of global emissions by 2050 if no action is taken.
Europe is the largest trading bloc in the world and could set a gold standard for sustainable trade.
