"Environmental Chaos" For years man has succumbed to his primordial desire of acquiring riches, which has plagued society since biblical times. ... Sadly enough, most of us don't even know about this pollution because the effects are not immediately visible. ... Consequently, mobile sources contribute significantly to air pollution. ... On a national scale mobile sources are accountable for nearly 75% of carbon monoxide pollution. ... America's recent military endeavor in Afghanistan carries heavy environmental consequences. ...

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This combination offers the extended range and rapid refueling that consumers expect from a conventional vehicle, with a significant portion of the energy and environmental benefits of an electric vehicle. ... Battery-powered vehicles give off virtually no pollution and offer one of the best options for reducing motor vehicle emissions in polluted cities. ... But these plants are often in rural areas where the emissions do not drive pollution levels above health standards. ... More efficient cars can make a big difference to society in terms of environmental benefits, and the serious deterior...

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At first glance, this seems like an efficient energy source, but upon closer consideration, it becomes obvious that the cost "pollution--dramatically overshadows the benefits. ... In 1975, the United States government endeavored to crack down on the environmental corrosion. The government demanded strict laws enacted very quickly, but the automobile industry believed they took the wrong approach by focusing solely on automotive pollution and ignoring boat makers, who have only recently been required to uphold emission laws. They geared towards less air pollution, but ironically required ...

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Emissions that are produced by humans are largely responsible for air pollution, climate change, and the increasingly poor health of people around the world. ... In the combustion process and by fuel evaporation, a vehicle takes part in environmental pollution and the greenhouse effect, which ultimately causes global warming. ... "Proton exchange membrane fuel cells operating on hydrogen/air are being considered as high efficiency, low pollution power generators for stationary and transportation applications "(Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles")." ...

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Several times after this, automotive manufacturers have built new hybrid cars to combat crises such as the oil crisis of 1973 and the surge of air pollution in the 1990's. ... This stops noise pollution which can lead to stress and a decreased life expectancy. ... Our dependence on the internal combustion engine is costing us in many ways, including economically, medically, and environmentally. ...

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More recently, "biomass fired steam power has been used to generate electricity [which] can have numerous environmental and air-quality advantages over burning fossil fuels" (How Biomass Energy Works"). ... The very nature of biomass energy requires that it be burned and even if the organic material is low-carbon, it will still emit some pollution and carbon emissions. ... This is currently not the most environmentally friendly means of producing energy, however, if new technologies are developed to make magnesium cheaper and cleaner to produce, it can become a useful means of energy productio...

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Ethanol is low in reactivity and high in oxygen content, making it an effective tool in reducing the levels of ozone pollution. ... Ethanol offers tremendous opportunities for new jobs, economic growth and strategic and environmental benefits. ...

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