... 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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... 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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... ash borers that eat trees and contribute to deforestation. (Rainforest Deforestation). Energy-efficient stoves, carpooling, and recycling are great ways one can help the Earth go green. When carpooling, less cars are used, which cuts down the amount of pollution. There are many solutions that can help make a difference in the problem of deforestation. 90% of Madagascar's land has been destroyed ... ...

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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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... 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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... . Americans don't want to live without their everyday luxuries and they refuse to give up driving their big, gas burning vehicles, let alone turning off the air conditioner in their cars and offices when it is hot. In The Press Democrats Sunday edition of 11-12-00, there was an article about how President Clinton was calling for a new federal regulation ... ...

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... needed to match it. Some end of the pipe devices that capture pollutants are used and they limit the quantity of pollutants produced. Some of them include catalyc converters in cars and various kinds of filters in industrial plants. But some of the choices that we make in our daily lives can also have a significant impact on the state of the ... ...

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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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