In the early 1800s, Australia’s main modes of transport were coastal shipping and horse-drawn carts.
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To understand Australia's transport history, look at this timeline.
In the early 1800s, Australia’s main modes of transport were coastal shipping and horse-drawn carts.
The first steam railway was built in Melbourne.
Use of ferry transport increases.
Steam trams are introduced.
Model T Fords launched in Australia.
Qantas established.
First paddle steamer introduced to NSW.
Holden established, creating Australia’s first “own car”.
Cars become the norm.
Transport was significantly changed by the introduction of the production line.
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Today, more than ever before, people are travelling around the world for social and business reasons. This is because the world is becoming more connected. The negative implications of global air travel is pollution. Even if you don’t know whether you will be getting on a plane in the near future it is important to understand how aeroplanes harm the environment and also what airlines do to make sure that they try to repair any damage done.
Planes burn fuel as they fly which release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases are bad for the environment.
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Scroll down the page and fit the correct words into the paragraphs to learn how Carbon Neutral programs work.
