The Environmental Impact Of Cars

Air pollution from cars is having an undeniably massive impact on the environment. In fact, as drivers hit the road each day, their cars and trucks produce more than 24 pounds of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping emissions for every gallon of gas. With how many drivers there are, that figure, as well as the ecological damage associated with it, adds up quick. How then can the impact of driving be reduced? The infographic below provides a brief look into the destructive air pollution produced by cars, along with a few ways everyday people can help to reduce it.