speech on environment
... time that we put a stop to this, if not us then who? Our next generation? I sure hope so, that is if they are not choked to death by this nasty air. We are the ones that have to put a stop to this, we are the leaders of tomorrow, we are the ones getting educated so one day we can drive our family to our clean beaches and parks and enjoy a day of clean healthy air. However, if we keep driving these fog machines, later on in life instead of a book bag on your back, it just might be an oxygen tank. On an article from www.consumersaffairs.com dating back to November 2 2002, the article states, “In the last week, there have been four deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning in New York City, and five in Middlesex County, NJ.” The worse part about this problem is that it is also getting into our homes, where it is easier for it to build up. According to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, “Carbon monoxide prevents the body from using oxygen efficiently, causing asphyxiation.” This of course is worse for older people, pregnant women and people with heart and lung problems. In addition, do not think that we are the only ones in danger; your pets as well can die from this avoidable poison. And according to Web MD Health “The exhaust from cars can reach dangerous levels in an enclosed area such as a garage—even when the garage door is open—and can leak back into the house.” So even inside our cozy homes we are still not safe. “In the United States, more deaths occur from carbon monoxide poisoning than from any other type of poisoning. Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of injury and death due to poisoning worldwide. Engines left running in enclosed spaces, such as garages, is the most common cause of unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning deaths in northern hemisphere countries.” States Web MD Health. Worried about your health and your environment yet? I hope you are. However, we still have a chance to save our beautiful air and environment, thanks to alternative fuels for vehicles. Companies like GM, Honda and Toyota, are a just few of the companies that are giving us other options on vehicles apart from the air killing machines, or gasoline powered vehicles. Just for your information, did you know that besides saving our environment you are also saving money? That is right. Owners of hybrid vehicles, or electric-powered vehicles, get up to a $2,700 tax deduction. Now you may ask yourselves how these vehicles work. It is simple really. They have a gasoline engine and an electric engine. When the gasoline engine is not in use, this could be during braking, downhill, on long road trips and just about anytime your foot is not on the gas, the electric engine takes over. In most vehicles, they charge on their own when the vehicle is moving, and all the energy is saved into a battery. Moreover, if the tax ded...