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Automobile Fact SheetMany scientists agree that at least half of air pollution in the U.S. comes from automobiles. Driving a vehicle is probably a typical citizen’s most polluting activity of the day. Each gallon of gas burned releases 20 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. In a year, the average automobile emits five tons of carbon dioxide, making cars the single largest contributor to global warming. Opportunities exists for conservation through transportation, not only to reduce your environmental impact, but also to save money and improve personal satisfaction. In fact, the attendees from Nurtured World's workshop at EPA last Fall have collectively:
Maintain your vehicle
Drive less
Get a cleaner vehicleCheck out www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/ Drive sensibly
Don’t idleIdling burns more gas than restarting the engine. Turn your auto off if going to idle for more than 30 seconds. For More Information
Background for this page was developed based on data from the US Dept. of Transportation.
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