Automobiles Ely Hienrich, Mikey Saltzgaber, and Campbell Smith

Automobile’s Main Emissions Carbon Monoxide (CO): In the U.S. 60% of CO is caused by on road vehicles. Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5): in 2002 about 1% of all PM10 and 2% of all PM2.5 emissions came from the exhaust of on road motor vehicles. Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Motor vehicles are calculated to generate about 20% of the European Union’s man-made CO2 emissions. Mono-nitrogen oxide (NOx): in a 2005 US EPA (environmental protection agency) study the largest emissions of Nox came from on road motor vehicles.

Consequences of the Carbon Monoxide People with asthma and bronchitis are especially vulnerable. 1 in every 50 heart attacks in London may be triggered by car emissions Carbon monoxide poisoning is similar to suffocation.

Consequences of Particulate Matter The elderly, individuals with heart of lung diseases, children, and/or asthmatics or asthmatic children are at most risk from exposure. Do not breathe in these fine particles as they can trigger asthmatic symptoms. Due to the fact that that children’s respiratory systems are still developing they are more vulnerable to environmental threats such as Particulate Matter

Consequences of Carbon Dioxide Global warming Depletion of the ozone layer Destruction of crops Breathing related diseases Extinction of various species

Consequences of Mono-nitrogen oxide NOx are a serious health threat for people in high congested areas Nox can be linked to reparatory diseases such as: bronchitis, emphysema because the particles are inhaled causing damage to lung tissue.

How to reduce Emissions Ride a bicycle or carpool to decrease the amount of cars. Turn of ignition when at a drive- thru or in congested traffic. Have your vehicle inspected on a regular basis. Buy a more energy efficient car; one that produces less emissions. For example a Prius which is half electric half gas.

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