... 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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... 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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... 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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... 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 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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