Global Warming

Paper Summary:

The paper explores global warming and looks at automobile emissions, the greenhouse effect, technological developments and individual attitudes. The paper discusses automobile emissions solutions that propose using alternative fuel sources such as hydrogen, or hybrid vehicles that run on both gas and electricity. These vehicles have a more efficient fuel economy and lessen dependence on oil. The paper suggests decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and improving new emissions-reducing technologies.

Outline:
Introduction
Automobile Emission
The Greenhouse Effect
Technological Developments
Individual Attitudes
Solutions for Global Warming

From the Paper:

"As it relates to the impact of automobile emissions on global warming, carbon emissions from automobiles seem to be the most detrimental. According to an article found in Science and Technology the Marrakech meeting that took place in 2001, found that America and other developed countries needs to reduce emissions to 95% of the 1990 level within ten years (Griffin et al). The article also explains that America is responsible for 25% of all the carbon emissions in the world. The most consistent source for carbon emissions is the transportation system (Griffin et al). For instance, SUV's, cars, minivans and light trucks are responsible for 20% of CO2 emissions in the United States (Griffin et al). The author points out that even though fuel economy has improved, gas consumption has increased because of the different types of vehicles that are on the road."

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