The document discusses how driving habits can negatively impact the environment by releasing carbon dioxide (CO2) into the air. It states that the number one contributor of CO2 pollution is the use of fossil fuels for transportation. Burning one gallon of gasoline releases up to 8,887 grams of CO2. However, practicing eco-driving techniques like removing unnecessary weight from vehicles, reducing braking and acceleration, and maintaining proper tire pressure can help reduce the amount of CO2 produced while driving.

1. Improve your driving! You’re
slowly killing us, whether you
know it or not. On a global scale, 2.4 million pounds of
carbon dioxide are released into the air
every second. The number one contributor
of CO2 pollution is use of fossil fuels.
Burning one gallon of gasoline releases
up to 8,887 grams of CO2 into the air.
Utilizing Eco-driving, or strategic
driving, can reduce the amount of CO2 you
car creates. This style of driving entails
the following:
-Removal of Unnecessary weight from
your vehicle
-Reducing braking and acceleration
-Periodically adjusting tire pressure
Tim Donoghue

2. References
 http://autofairhyundai.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Car-
Emissions.jpg
 CBS- News (2012) Carbon dioxide emissions rise to 2.4 million
pounds per second http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-
57556678/carbon-dioxide-emissions-rise-to-2.4-million-pounds-per-
second/
 Science Journal (2009) Reducing Carbon Dioxide Through
Technology And
SmartGrowthhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/09021
1161854.htm
 United States Environmental Proetection Agency, Global Green
House Gas Emissions
Datahttp://www.epa.gov/climatechange/ghgemissions/global.ht
ml