VEHICLE POISON ON THE ENVIRONMENT

Moving vehicles involves combustion
of fossil fuel, a process that emits gasses and affects the environment negatively.
According to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, more than half of the air pollution in the nation is caused by mobile sources, primarily automobiles. contributing to the
pollution capabilities of cars is the fact that they are loaded with various fluids, which adversely affect the environment in the cases of
leakage or improper disposal.
A running car engine release
various types of gasses and particles into the environment which have negative effects on the environment. Of particular concern to the environment are carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons, various volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides; sulfur oxides and particulate matter, Other emissions that affect human health and create smog include ozone and carbon monoxide.
Cars emit gases that affect the
environment in several ways.
 carbon a member of green house gases which contribute to global warming is released by vehicles into the environment. Some air pollutants
and particulate matter from cars can be deposited on soil and surface waters where they enter the food chain; these substances can affect the reproductive, respiratory,
immune and neurological systems of
animals.
Nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides are major contributors to acid rain, which changes the pH of waterways and soils and can harm the organisms that rely on these resources.
 Has if not bad enough gases emitted by moving cars is gradually destroying the ozone layer that helps to protect life on earth from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
Substances that contribute to ozone depletion usually have high concentrations of chlorine or bromine atoms and include chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons, methyl bromide, carbon tetrachloride and methyl chloroform.
Vehicle emissions contain chlorine or
bromine, and therefore have effects on ozone depletion.
Vehicles contain different fluids,
including motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline, air-conditioning refrigerants, and brake,
transmission, hydraulic and windshield-wiper fluids. These fluids are toxic to humans and animals, and can pollute waterways if they leak from a vehicle or are not properly disposed off . Vehicle fluids are exposed to heat and oxygen when an engine is running, and undergo chemical changes. These fluids also pick up heavy metals from engine wear and tear, making them even more toxic to the environment. Most vehicles manufactured before 1994 use CFC-12 as a coolant, Alternative refrigerants are available, but some still have an impact on the ozone layer.
Why not leave your car in the garage today and join the bus.