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Is having the latest technology a want or a need?

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technology and cars

natalierollo

As new technology is brought into our world, it can create new problems. People are always obsessed with having the newest technology that is released. Although technology can improve out world with new medication and better ways of transportation, there are some bad effects too. For example, when cars were first invented it was a big improvement for ways of transportation, but at the same time, it negatively affected out environment. Cars run on fossil fuels and emit different types of and gasses and particles that affect the environment, such as carbon and other greenhouse gasses according to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. These greenhouse gasses also contribute to global warming. Today, people only buy what they think is better and they do not consider how things like cars can affect our environment. Even though there are some cars with new technology that are better for the environment, people still chose to buy cars that release greenhouse gasses.

JoeyL

There aremany other types of transportation for people the are better for our envoirment, like the elio. https://www.eliomotors.com/ it doesnt work for full families but there are other cars as well. Prius and other car companies have different cars that use electricity as well as gasoline.

natalierollo

That is a good point. Although there are cars that run on fossil fuels and emit bad greenhouse gasses that are not good for our environment, there are some cars that use electricity instead of fuel. Some cars that run on electricity rather than fuel are Toyotas, BMW and Acura's. Other ways of transportation that are better solutions to help the environment are carpooling, taking the bus and even riding your bike or walking. These little things can make a big change in our environment one step at a time.

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