Should all automobi­les be banned for reducing pollutio­n?

Should all automobiles be banned for reducing pollution

Katarína Zadjorová

ANJOK – 12

Essay I, Final Draft

17 November 2010

One of the significant inventions that has a huge impact on our life and the environment is a motor vehicle. In my essay, I will focus on automobiles and its positives and negatives.

The car gave us the opportunity to travel anywhere, whenever we want to, however, it causes air pollution by emissions, which partly causes environmental problems such as acid rains and greenhouse effect – Earth warming.

However, the air pollution is not a new topic, this problem is known to us perhaps since the industrial revolution, when trees, houses and cars were covered in soot from the factories. Maybe it seems difficult, but it is not – everyone can change it.

Emissions are harmful not only for the environment, but also for humans. We live in a polluted environment and it can largely cause various health problems. Nowadays, almost every tenth person in the world suffers from asthma.

I think cars should not be banned completely, although I belong to the asthmatics. Since I got the driving license, the car has become an indispensable part of my life. Thanks to its ability of a quick transport it saved life to a member of my family.

After all, even doctors, policemen or firemen use cars for saving lives or properties on daily basis.

I will discuss the other point of view on the cars and possible solutions in following lines mentioned below:

Appropriate solution and reason for leaving your car at home could be for example, using of public transport, or agreement with collegue or someone who can give you a lift – if you have the same direct.....[read full text]

Finally, I really think that cars should not be banned. Maybe it will be enough to leave a car at home sometimes, and use another mean of transport, or follow the recommendations mentioned in my essay; One person does not change it much, but when more people join to, the result will certainly be visible .

If all people join together, and leave their cars in garage at least once a week, maybe we will be able to enjoy a cleaner environm.....