Live green like Lost: Walk like an islander
When Losties are out searching for food, they don't crank up the old DHARMA van to drive a half mile to the convenience store -- they hoof it. Even on their way to play golf, the Losties wag their own bag to the course, no trunks, no caddies. Walking to work or shop takes time, but it's rewarding -- not only for your own personal health, but for the health of upper atmosphere. In terms of fuel efficiency and carbon emissions, short car trips are the hardest on the environment. About 60% of automobile emissions are released in the first few minutes following a cold start. That's because pollution control devices like catalytic converters don't work properly until they've had a chance to warm up. So, if you only drive short distances, mile per mile, you are a heavy-duty polluter.
Look, I know we can't all live on a small tropical island that's only a few miles wide, I get it. But some of us do live in America's most walkable cities. If walking doesn't fit your schedule -- as many of us are always in a hurry -- might I suggest a bike? Jack says: "riding a bike is a great cardio workout." Hurley, maybe you should try it.













