Reduce Harmful Carbon Dioxide Emissions
By: Steve Flecker

Since time in memoriam, man, in his struggle to survive has used his superior intellect to create the necessary tools to sustain his very existence. Whatever man saw a need for, man created. From the stone axe to the 21st century we have taken from this earth without regard. Have we made a better life for ourselves? In many ways, yes we have, in others, not so much.

Right now the world is in crises.  Harmful carbon dioxide emissions are causing our polar ice caps to melt at an accelerated rate and our oceans are rising. We are seeing more horrific weather than anytime in recorded history. We have some people telling us to cut back as they climb into their private jet and leave a carbon footprint in one trip that it would take an average person a year to make. Ah yes, hypocrisy at its finest.

The facts are before us and the undeniable proof is there. The proverbial "handwriting is on the wall."  All we have to do is read it and take the necessary steps to start cleaning up the air we breathe.

We, as individuals, have got to do our part. One person cannot by himself or herself accomplish what is necessary to make much of a dent, but as a collective body, we can start to reverse the damage we have caused. We do this by taking small steps starting with taking a look at what our own personal carbon footprint is and what impact it is having on the planet as a whole.

The answer is simple. The average person does not, in and of himself, leave much of an impact on our environment. However, with that being said, it will take that individual and millions of others to save this planet from ourselves. This cannot be done without the first individual grasping whatever opportunities that may be presented that will lessen his or her negative impact on the earth.

An example would be our use of the beloved automobile. What an invention! The vast majority of people in the United States, as well as many other countries, would not be able to live comfortable lives without the automobile. Of course with the automobile, comes the combustion engine. Therein lies the root of the problem. The emissions put out by these engines is CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) and it is taking its toll on our planet.

A study completed by Environmental Defense has determined that U.S. automobiles and light trucks are responsible for nearly half of all greenhouse gases emitted by automobiles globally. In 2004, carbon dioxide from personal vehicles in the United States equaled 346 million tons. Those figures have continued to spiral upwards and out of control. We must slow this down for our own sakes and that of future generations.

How do we, as individuals, make a difference? Of course, driving less would work but that is not always viable. Therefore, there must be other ways to make an impact. Bear in mind that one gallon of gasoline equals 19.4 pounds of CO2 and that an average gasoline tank is around 20 gallons. If you saved 10% on your fuel usage you would save 2 gallons of gas per tank and that would equal 38.8 pounds of CO2 emissions. If you burn one tank of gas per week, without changing your driving habits, in one year's time you would save 2,018 pounds of CO2. That is over one ton all by yourself.  Not to mention the financial consideration. If you save 104 gallons of gas per year at $2.50 per gallon you will keep $260.00 in your pocket and lessen our dependence on foreign oil. Your financial savings will be more because if you think gas prices are not going to increase you are kidding yourself.

Now, if you are determined to reduce emissions and not just sit back and wait for others, then you must take the first step.  Grab your neighbors, family members, and friends and let's just see how many tons of carbon dioxide emissions we can eliminate. Everybody wins! 

A good starting point would be to install an "Enviro-Save Engine & Powertrain Protection Metal Treatment Kit" in every vehicle you own.  Not only will you reduce your carbon footprint and help make the air we breathe cleaner,  you will also extend the life of your vehicle, lessen our dependence on foreign oil, and put money back into your pocket.  Enviro-Save Engine & Powertrain Protection Metal Treatment Kits pay for themselves and continue to pay for themselves many times over!

Order your "Enviro-Save Engine & Powertrain Protection Metal Treatment" kits today.  Then make sure your neighbor does the same. Start making a difference! A good time to start is NOW!

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