Transportation emissions

Transportation emissions are gases released into the air that come from fossil fuels. The gases emit CO2, which is not only a green house gas but one the most emitted gases. Transportation emissions are one of the biggest contributors to emitting CO2 since everyone needs transportation. Along with Carbon Dioxide, Nitrous Oxide is also another gas emitted from transportation such as cars.[1] There are some ways to reduce your transportation emissions such as, driving less, or driving a more fuel efficient car [2]

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Reduction

There are simple ways to reduce transportation emissions like buying a fuel efficient car. Carpooling and by using fuels that make zero carbon dioxide are other great ways to have lower discharge of transportation emissions [3] The best way to stop emitting transportation emissions is to stop using cars. Overall using less biofuel such as wood, oil, and gas will decrease your emission output [4]

Consequences

The emissions pollute the air we breathe, therefore it is unhealthy for everyone.It contributes to global warming by transmitting greenhouse gases. The gases stay in the earth's atmosphere impacting everyone living in it. It causes health problems along with the extinction of species.

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References

  1. ^ Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. "What Are Emissions?" Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, 2009. Web. 15 Oct. 2009. <http://www.masstech.org/cleanenergy/important/envemissions.htm>
  2. ^ Web link Web link American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. "Real Strategies." Real Transportation Solution for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions. American Assn of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 2006. Web. 15 Oct. 2009. <http://www.transportation1.org/ realsolutions/index.html>.
  3. ^ http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/road.html
  4. ^ UNFCCC. "Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions." UNFCCC. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Oct. 2009. <http://unfccc.int/essential_background/feeling_the_heat/items/ 2908.php>.