... is a screen, or filter, that protects the earth from this radiation. Air pollution has a negative effect on this filter. The poisonous gases released in the emission of burning fossil fuels, cars, and factories "eat" away at this filter. In laymen's terms, the more holes you have in your screen, the more mosquitoes will get in your house; the more holes in ... could be put into effect without a large threat to the economy or the environment. Current technology has much to offer. "Car makers could dramatically increase the fuel economy of their cars and trucks" (www.sierraclub.com). The ...

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... do themselves to reduce pollution and help preserve our environment:  Keep your vehicle in good condition or buy a new car. Cars built after 1994 emit much less pollution than older models because they have to have a catalytic converter fitted. Cars contribute about one-third of the emissions that cause ground-level ozone pollution.  Use a bicycle or walk to do errands ... ...

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... relying on it to help find the most economical way to reduce global warming, though consumers may have to pay more to heat or cool their homes, or drive their cars, but it will reduce global warming emissions drastically....

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... to absorb carbon dioxide." (5-2) Many environmental campaigners were mad because countries would only have to save forests to receive credit for emissions goals and not by lowering pollution made by cars and burning fossil fuels. The United States wanted to take credit for not cutting down as many trees, but failed to lower standards for factories. They told the UN that ... ...

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... green house gases, and emissions per person have increased about 3.4% between 1990 and 1997. Most of these emissions, about 82%, are from burning fossil fuels to generate electricity and power cars. These statistics show that American consumers have a growing dependency to fossil fuels ("Energy information", 1). In conclusion, president George W. Bush's decision to not adopt the protocol aided the U.S. economy to compete ... ...

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