Carbon Footprint
Ride-hailing's climate threat
A new analysis provides the latest evidence that the explosive growth of ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft is making it harder to fight CO2 emissions from transportation.
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How much air pollution comes from cars?
According to the EPA, motor vehicles collectively cause 75 percent of carbon monoxide pollution in the U.S. The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) estimates that on-road vehicles cause one-third of the air pollution that produces smog in the U.S., and transportation causes 27 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. has 30 percent of the world's automobiles, yet it contributes about half of the world's emissions from cars.
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The 35 Easiest Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Individuals can make a difference by reducing their personal greenhouse gas emissions. There are many ways to do this and save energy...
Your carbon footprint is the amount of greenhouse gases—including carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, fluorinated gases and others—that you produce as you live your life. Calculate your carbon footprint at carbonfootprint.com
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