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How the Kyoto Protocol Affects You

The Origins of the Kyoto Protocol

It started during the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in 1992 at Rio de Janeiro , Brazil . The meeting conceived the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which was an agreement signed by at least 150 member countries that sought to "achieve stabilization of the greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference in the climate system". This agreement was ratified by the US Senate.

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Hybrid SUV Technology

The Hybrid Advantage

Hybrid electronic vehicles are getting the attention of environment-conscious consumers. There main feature is the engine power management accompanied with an array of other sophisticated features. This particular design's attraction lies on the practical use of engine size and power where the strong features of combustion engine and electric motors are put together. Hybrid vehicles are able to make their own electricity. They need not be plugged in as the battery is charged using power generated by energy recovered when the car is braking or when more power is produced by the gasoline engine than what is needed to drive.

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Is Your Car Eco-friendly?

Choosing an Eco-friendly Car

ver wondered what effects your car has on the environment? It has been quite common to choose a car based on price, style, comfort, performance, safety, reliability and suitability to one's specific needs. The aspect of choosing a car based on environment-friendliness is a more recent consideration brought about by the people's increasing awareness of the environment damage brought about by automobile use.

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Automobiles and the Environment

The Influence of the Automobiles

Long before the use of the automobile was even thought of, people had the railroads and the riverboats as a means of transportation for use over long distances. For short distances, people had the choice between a horse or a horse-driven vehicle or simply walking. The inconvenience associated with the use of these modes of transportation has greatly contributed to the popularity of the automobile.

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