Video

Ever since I started this blog I wanted to show that the current system of emission regulation is not as good as it could be. If something is not done to change the current system the amount of automobiles and emissions will be too extreme for the atmosphere to handle. In the video below a few alternatives are mentioned that can be used in order to lower the missions of automobiles and the amount of cars on the road, which will also lower the emissions of automobiles. The video only shows a few alternatives that can be used to change the current system. If you would like to see a few more additional ways to change the current syste, visit the “What Can be Done” page.

 

China Softens Stance on Emissions

Both China and the U.S. have the highest amount of automobiles on the road. If both of these countries do something to lower their emissions the rest of the world may follow. Last year, as discussed on NPR on December 13, 2007, China announced that it would be softening its stance against targets toward lowering automobile emissions. The Chinese have said that they are willing to lower their emissions rating by the year 2020, because they will not be ready for the next committment period, which is in 2013. If you would like to read more go to: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17196587 .

Alternate Forms of Transportation

There is one argument that everyone will agree on, gas prices are rising. Along with alternate fuels there are alternate forms of transportation that people can use to get from place to place. Some of these include buses, trains, light rails, monorails, etc. The only problem with these types of transportation is that they do not accomodate everyone. For example, there is not a bus stop in everyones back yard. Many people have to figure out some way to get to the bus stations, train stations, etc. If public transportation was more convenient people would be more likely to use them. If you would like to learn more about the public transportation system you can visit http://www.apta.com/ or http://www.publictransportation.org/default.asp .

Diesel Excursion vs. Hybrid Prius

I was doing some research on some information for my blog and found some information about how a biodiesel Excursion will emit less CO2 than the Prius will. From “Random Musings” by RyanG, The National Biodiesel Board and information from the EPA ratings of the cars, it is found that a Prius will emit ~3492 lbs of CO2, an excursion running regular diesel will emit ~13453 lbs of CO2, and an excursion running bio-diesel will only emit ~2960 lbs of CO2. Also, an excursion can haul 3 more people than the prius, which can make it more efficient, if a carpool is used. (if you would like to see more about the calculations and where these numbers came from go to http://qwikrex.blogspot.com/2007/10/i-see-your-prius-and-raise-you.html)