Facts about the automobile industry

April 21st, 2008

Nowadays, cars emit approximately 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Car emissions, the main form of greenhouse effect, are the single most swiftly growing source of carbon pollution contributing to global warming.
Notwithstanding these frightening statistics, automobile makers have been active in opposing fuel economy law and using trade agreement loopholes to escape emission regulations.
In addition, these corporations have been found guilty of dumping poisonous chemicals into sewerage systems and violating the Clean Water Act.