Synthesis Essay On Air Pollution
Limiting the usage of cars has personal and professional support all across the
globe and yet it has yet to be embraced everywhere. Statistical proof show where
it may help and real life examples of some of the effects of reducing, or getting rid
of altogether, cars in one’s daily life. While “recent studies suggest that Americans
are buying fewer cars, driving less and getting fewer licenses as each year goes
by” (Source 4), is that really enough or for the right reason? There are plenty of
reasons to stop, or limit, the amount of cars being driven on the roads for every
kind of person, from the hippie to the businessman, from the mom to the college
student. With so many things in this world that few people agree on, this is a nice
change to see in regards the removal of so many cars. …show more content…
Both stress and high
concentrations of smog can do a toll on one’s body and the reduction of cars,
once again, helps to reduce this terrible down-sides to the easy transportation
option. If it must be described as “emissions ... are choking cities” (Source 1), then
why not be a bit more concerned. Air pollution can affect those with pre-existing
respitory issues and stress can be a deciding factor in how effient and well a
person can function. Stress on the road can lead to unsafe driving and a worse
performance at work, school, or any other task-oriented location that many go to
with the aid of a car.
It is also worth noting that cities that have embraced a no car lifestyle such as
Vauban or Bogota have generally improved as a community and have given back
anything the newly car-less citizens may have been missing out on through saving
them time and money. In Vauban, “stores are placed a walk away, on a main street,
rather than in malls along some distant highway” (Source 1). This is not only much
more cost-efficient, but also convienent. This is saving both time and money,
globe and yet it has yet to be embraced everywhere. Statistical proof show where
it may help and real life examples of some of the effects of reducing, or getting rid
of altogether, cars in one’s daily life. While “recent studies suggest that Americans
are buying fewer cars, driving less and getting fewer licenses as each year goes
by” (Source 4), is that really enough or for the right reason? There are plenty of
reasons to stop, or limit, the amount of cars being driven on the roads for every
kind of person, from the hippie to the businessman, from the mom to the college
student. With so many things in this world that few people agree on, this is a nice
change to see in regards the removal of so many cars. …show more content…
Both stress and high
concentrations of smog can do a toll on one’s body and the reduction of cars,
once again, helps to reduce this terrible down-sides to the easy transportation
option. If it must be described as “emissions ... are choking cities” (Source 1), then
why not be a bit more concerned. Air pollution can affect those with pre-existing
respitory issues and stress can be a deciding factor in how effient and well a
person can function. Stress on the road can lead to unsafe driving and a worse
performance at work, school, or any other task-oriented location that many go to
with the aid of a car.
It is also worth noting that cities that have embraced a no car lifestyle such as
Vauban or Bogota have generally improved as a community and have given back
anything the newly car-less citizens may have been missing out on through saving
them time and money. In Vauban, “stores are placed a walk away, on a main street,
rather than in malls along some distant highway” (Source 1). This is not only much
more cost-efficient, but also convienent. This is saving both time and money,