Fossil fuel combustion from motor vehicles is the largest contributor to air pollution globally. Transportation is also the largest single source of air pollution in the United States. Cars emit greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming. Investing in electric cars or carpooling can help reduce emissions, as electric vehicles produce no emissions and fewer cars on the road means less pollution overall.

1. Fossil fuel combustion in motor vehicles is the
LARGEST contributor to air pollution in the WORLD!
Transportation is the largest single source of air
pollution in the United States. Cars emit greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide,
which contribute to global warming.
What can you do?? Invest in an electric car or carpool
with friends!
Electrified cars would eliminate all emissions from
vehicles since electricity use is 100% clean. Less cars on
the road = less pollution.
Jennifer O’Donnell
Bio 100-06

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