Transportation is a major source of greenhouse gases in the UK, accounting for a quarter of total national emissions. These gases pollute the air, cause diseases and contribute to climate change. Therefore, finding an alternative to fossil fuels is very important to protect the environment and our health.
Fossil fuels were the drivers of the industrial revolution and engineering advancements. However, it all came with downsides: pollution, health issues and environmental impact. When fossil fuels are burned to provide energy for motors and machines, they release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. High concentrations of this gas cause suffocation, dizziness, headaches, lung and allergy issues. In addition, carbon dioxide also absorbs and emits infrared radiation, increasing the temperature of the planet’s surface and lower atmosphere and causing global warming.
Carbon dioxide occurs naturally in the atmosphere and is actually beneficial in very small amounts as oxygen and nitrogen can’t absorb infrared…
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Go Green. Nice post to help the awareness of saving our world with every change we make to help save it.