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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Aussies urged to triple bus, train, bike and hike trips

Australians can reduce transport pollution by cycling, walking and using electric public transport. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australians are being urged to hop on a bike, go for a walk, or catch trains and buses three times more often to cut transport pollution to a sustainable level.

A Climate Council study, called Shifting Gear: The Path to Cleaner Transport, made the prediction after investigating four scenarios including taking no action, which it forecast would result in pollution rising by more than third in 2030.

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