Renewable energy technologies cut the trade deficit, create jobs, and clean the environment.
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If every car carried two people instead of one to the same place, 40 million gallons of gas would be saved every day.
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Annually, trees absorb over 50% of the carbon dioxide produced by burning fossil fuels.
False - trees only absorb about 30%.
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Emissions from a poorly maintained car are about 29 times that of a properly functioning car.
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Only 8% of the world's population owns a car.
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Less than 50% of the oil used in the US is imported.
False - over 50% of the oil used in the US is imported.
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About 1/3 of ozone-forming pollutants come from motor vehicles.
False - about 60-70% of ozone-forming pollutants come from motor vehicles.
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Despite dramatic success in reducing pollution from motor vehicles over the past 20 years, cars remain the largest single contributor to air pollution in may urban areas.
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A well-maintained 10-year old car cannot be cleaner than a poorly maintained 5-year old car.
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In cities, pollution caused by transportation often reaches 80 - 90%.
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On the average, new cars use less fuel and produce much less pollution than older cars.
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Private automobiles are a prime contributor to climate change and air pollution.