... more pollution it produces. Automakers must conform to the laws and have responding by producing different vehicles like an electric and hybrid cars. The human perception of electric cars is that they are impractical because they cannot go far or fast enough to fulfill their everyday commuting needs. A hybrid car, ... on the other hand, is a vehicle that powered by two or more sources. But like most concept cars, it is the public they have to convince that owning one of these will be comparable to what they own today. Fuel cells could create ... because the exhaust that is created is pu...

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... states that "Fuel-savings greener choices are available in every market segment"(ACEEE 2003, 2). If the consumers buy more environmentally friendly cars it will in turn encourage automarketers to make more highly efficient vehicles. This cause and effect situation is already taking place as one ... everyday person form going to a late night movie. Obviously this design isn't very practical for the real world. Hydrogen cars also know as battery cars is the most recent suggested solution that works by taking hydrogen either in gaseous or liquid form and electrochemically combining it with ...

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... the Industrial Revolution brought many new, exciting inventions into our lives to simplify our lives and made them more efficient. Such inventions included cars, household appliances and plants that burn solid waste, fossil fuels such as oil, natural gas, and coal, and wood and wood products ... gas concentration, especially of carbon dioxide, is being caused by the combustion of fossil fuels and other human activities. Fossil fuels burned to run cars and trucks, heat homes and businesses, and power factories are responsible for about 98% of the total U.S. emission of carbon dioxide, 24...

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... people are taking a more serious look. A new technology, fuel cell(FC) vehicles, promises clean and efficient travel for the 21st century, and these cars could soon be on the roads of Asia, Europe, and the United states. Fuel cell vehicles can help mitigate these problems through their high efficiency, zero ... 250 and 400 miles before refueling, accelerate from 0-60 miles in less than 12 seconds, and achieve 70-80 miles per gallon. Although these cars cost a few thousand more than the standard car today, the lower costs over time will surly make up for the higher sticker price. Accordi...

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... the Industrial Revolution brought many new, exciting inventions into our lives to simplify our lives and made them more efficient. Such inventions included cars, household appliances and plants that burn solid waste, fossil fuels such as oil, natural gas, and coal, and wood and wood products ... gas concentration, especially of carbon dioxide, is being caused by the combustion of fossil fuels and other human activities. Fossil fuels burned to run cars and trucks, heat homes and businesses, and power factories are responsible for about 98% of the total U.S. emission of carbon dioxide, 24...

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... the Industrial Revolution brought many new, exciting inventions into our lives to simplify our lives and made them more efficient. Such inventions included cars, household appliances and plants that burn solid waste, fossil fuels such as oil, natural gas, and coal, and wood and wood products ... gas concentration, especially of carbon dioxide, is being caused by the combustion of fossil fuels and other human activities. Fossil fuels burned to run cars and trucks, heat homes and businesses, and power factories are responsible for about 98% of the total U.S. emission of carbon dioxide, 24...

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... the Industrial Revolution brought many new, exciting inventions into our lives to simplify our lives and made them more efficient. Such inventions included cars, household appliances and plants that burn solid waste, fossil fuels such as oil, natural gas, and coal, and wood and wood products ... gas concentration, especially of carbon dioxide, is being caused by the combustion of fossil fuels and other human activities. Fossil fuels burned to run cars and trucks, heat homes and businesses, and power factories are responsible for about 98% of the total U.S. emission of carbon dioxide, 24...

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... . "Each one of us is a cause of global warming, but each one of us can make choices to change that with the things we buy, the electricity we use, the cars we drive; we can make choices to bring our individual carbon emissions to zero. The solutions are in our hands, we just have to have the determination to make it ... : "Each one of us is a cause of global warming, but each one of us can make choices to change that with the things we buy, the electricity we use, the cars we drive; we can make choices to bring our individual carbon emissions to zero. The solutions are in our hands, we ju...

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... many developed countries. Hence, individuals should make an effort to drive less or taking alternative transportation such public transport, cycling, walking to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases emissions. Many cars have started to convert to use of more environmental-friendly fuel such as unleaded petrol, and this should continue to be popularized to more car owners. Other ways that individuals ... or implement safety regulations on the activities to control the amount of pollution they produce. Also, high road taxes, taxes on fuel, import tariffs can deter the purchase of new cars...

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... (almost 15,000 pounds) of greenhouse gases are emitted per person every year. Most of these emissions, about 82%, are from burning fossil fuels to generate electricity and power our cars. The remaining emissions are from methane from wastes in landfills, raising livestock, natural gas pipelines, and coal, as well as from industrial chemicals and other sources. Once, all climate changes ... and warm the earth. This natural "greenhouse effect" is intensified by human activities, especially the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. Increased energy use in cars, hom...

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... , such as woods chips, corn, and some types of garbage, are used to produce electricity. Some types of biomass can be converted into liquid fuels called biofuels that can power cars, trucks, and tractors. Leftover food products like vegetable oils and animal fats can create biodiesel, while corn, sugarcane, and other plants can be fermented to produce ethanol. The production and ... ...

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... , ozone layer depletion and Acid rain are a few environmental issues caused by man. Environmental pollution and its adverse effects has gotten a great attention lately and introduction of clean energy, hybrid cars are some steps taken to reduce the pollution. Organizations such as the World Health Organization are also working hard to reduce the pollution. Even though prevention of pollution is a priority ... ...

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... proliferation of technology is reduced cost of communication and travel influenced by competition. "Modern technological advancements can overcome space and time (Marx)." The application of technologies such as the internet, cars and airplanes are just among the few applications. Therefore, it is a common misconception that the application of such technologies would increase an understanding of other cultures through virtually and physically ... ...

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... took office, United States is trying really hard to impulse energy efficient. On the media, every day it is more noticeable companies that are working towards green energy like electric cars, solar power, energy saver households, etc. The push back on this situation it is the fact that it is no easy to convert an industry like natural gas or oil ... ...

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... Skies and Global Climate Change Initiatives". This plan specifically gave incentives for U.S. businesses to voluntarily reduce greenhouse gas emissions 4.5 percent by 2010, which he claimed would equal taking 70 million cars off the road. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, however, the Bush plan actually would result in a 30 percent increase in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions over 1990 levels instead of the ... ...

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... than "hydrogen internal combustion engines". "Instead of burning fuel in an engine, fuel cells are more like batteries, using an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to create electricity" (Hydrogen cars ready to roll for a price, 2005). From the economic perspective, the use of some harmful materials should be stopped. For example, oil companies now produce unleaded gasoline because lead was ... ...

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... standard to reduce carbon by 10 percent within 10 years. 4. Make vehicles more efficient by (a) increasing fuel economy standards by 4 percent annually; (b) producing one million American-made plug-in hybrid cars with the capacity of 150 miles/gallon by 2015; and (c) making $4 billion in retooling tax credits and loan guarantees for auto and parts makers. 5. Have diversified sources of energy by ... ...

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... individual Canadians' personal economy. Some of the new taxes proposed by the government in their document Climate Change Plan for Canada suggests new gasoline taxes and taxes on gas-inefficient cars. The monetary costs that concern most Canadians have to do with the cost to the individual people and our place in the international marketplace. The larger issue is obviously the ... ...

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... of the greater emissions in richer countries in fact arise from the greater level of industrial and other economic activity, large amounts of emissions are associated with individuals driving large cars long distances, heating large homes, eating an affluent diet, and consuming other comparatively luxurious goods. One reason why per capita emissions are low in developing countries is that many energy ... ...

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... , such as grants for areas that comply with a standard of gas emissions per year. Likewise, we could fund more research towards future non-gas emission industries that produce our everyday cars, plastics, and electricity. At the very least we should encourage the development of new and innovative ideas to help limit the excess greenhouse effects we experience on our earth, creating ... ...

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... contributor to increased energy bills and global warming emissions. Ralph Torrie has generated many realistic solutions such as requiring an energy audit every time a house is sold, similar to how cars have emission tests. (3) Such a bylaw would cause drastic changes in our emission output as statistics like "40 percent of Canadian homes have no basement insulation and 62 percent heat with ... ...

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... of the greater emissions in richer countries in fact arise from the greater level of industrial and other economic activity, large amounts of emissions are associated with individuals driving large cars long distances, heating large homes, eating an affluent diet, and consuming other comparatively luxurious goods. One reason why per capita emissions are low in developing countries is that many energy ... ...

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... of transportation("Impacts"). I love driving around in my car and going places, but if we agree with the terms of Kyoto then we can say "goodbye" to half of the cars in the United States. American would have to drive less miles and the standard of living would drop to abnormal lows. ...

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... climate that encourages investment in environmentally friendly industrial capital and business practices. Meeting any targets regarding greenhouse gas emissions will mean that Canadians will have to drive less, drive smaller cars, or take public transit (which the government would have to upgrade). Canadians will likely re-insulate their homes, change furnaces, windows and appliances and be granted tax breaks. This will ... ...

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