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By Wilfrid Baptiste

Lately it has been outlined in the press that although the price of crude oil has dropped 15% in the past three weeks, the average price at the pump has gone down much more slowly. Over the same time period, the average price at the pump for a gallon of regular gas has only gone down 3%.

According to leading experts, motorists are getting hosed, because the dealers at the pump wait several days before they pass on the savings to their customers, effectively padding their bottom line. So even with the slight relief, gas-saving awareness remains very high. Not to mention that high gas prices have also forced us to look for cleaner alternatives to oil.

If we decrease our oil consumption in favor of cleaner technologies, we not only decrease our personal energy bill and our nation’’s dependence on foreign oil, but we also contribute to helping the environment, which is a win-win situation.

While we would all love to drive a hybrid, it’’s not feasible for all of us right now (and the waiting lists on those babies are just increasing by the day). With that in mind, let’’s see what we can do to get the most out of our current cars. Here are a few of the suggestions I”ve found online to make our gas take us farther. Some of them are obvious, others I find to be doubtful

*Combine trips. Cut down on the short trips. Those are the most inefficient ones: your car’’s engine is not warm yet and thus doesn”t run as efficiently as it could. So it’’s a good thing to visit as many places as possible in one trip, as you”ll get a better mileage. Plus fewer trips means less gas.

*Make sure that you tires are properly inflated. Your car’’s owner’’s manual has specific information on proper pressure for your tires. When your tires aren”t properly inflated, they don”t give your car the traction that it’’s supposed to have, and that decreases your mileage.

*Change your air filter regularly. As you can certainly imagine, clogged air filters reduce the efficiency of your engine and/or air conditioner because they”re not working in optimal conditions. As a result, your gas mileage suffers and your transportation budget increases (by as much as 10%)

Pay attention to your gas gauge. If you seem to go through a tank of gas too quickly compared to the usual, maybe it’’s time for an oil change or a tune-up.

*Check out sites such as www.gasbuddy.com and www.gaspricewatch.com to learn about cheap gas deals in your area. Local news stations also feature “cheap gas” resources, or other sites with similar information. Odds are, you”ll find a website that goes something like www.[yourstate]gasprices.com to give you some local information.

*Avoid excessive accelerating, braking and idling. Experts agree that gas mileage is significantly decreased as speeds increase. Save gas and money by driving the speed limit and never any faster than 60 miles per hour. Also, engine technology has come a long way and it doesn”t require that much gas to start an engine; so rather than let your car sit running for several minutes, turn it off, you”ll use less gas.

*Map out your trip before you hit the road. Consult Mapquest, Google Maps, or Yahoo Maps to help you find the shortest, most direct way to get to your destination.

*If you”re planning to buy a new car, check out Consumer Reports or www.fuelecomony.gov for information on cars with the best and worst mileage before you make that purchase.

*Monitor air conditioning usage. At speeds lower than 40 miles per hour, it can be more fuel efficient to roll down your windows. Personally, I”m on the fence on this one.

*Empty your trunk. Gone are the days where it was advisable to have extra weight in your trunk to “stabilize” your car. Nowadays all it does is weigh down your car… and your wallet.

*Learn about hypermiling. It’’s the science (art?) of driving in a way that absolutely maximizes the mileage you get out of your car. There are plenty of news reports online on the practice and its benefits.

Consider carpooling. Many people hate carpooling because it limits your flexibility and privacy. Still, it can be a great option. Car pooling can save hundreds of dollars annually and is kind to the environment, thanks to reduced emissions. What’’s not to love?

Americans literally have love affairs with their cars but high gas prices have turned it into a bit of a love-hate relationship lately. Spending less on gas and helping the environment might just put some spice back into said relationship.

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More money-saving tips can be found on my personal finance blog: http://yourfinishrichplan.com/blog

By Jacklyn Hartfield

Flooding presents a series of potential hazards. When people decide to volunteer to help in a Water Damage flood ravaged city they face the possibility of encountering several unpleasant and dangerous issues that are brought about by the flooding. The water purification and sewage systems in the affected area are likely to be disrupted, leaving no clean water to drink or a way to flush bodily waste. The flood water will contain filth from the sewage system. Flood waters will mix with toxins from overflowing toxic waste sites and with chemicals that were stored in barrels above ground. Volunteers helping to cleanup a flood ravaged area can be exposed to these problems resulting in serious illness or chemical poisoning. Volunteers should also be careful to avoid areas near downed electrical lines because these present a possible fire or electrocution hazard.

Anyone who works near or with flood waters should be aware that the water will contain bacteria such as shigella, E. coli, salmonella, hepatitis A virus, agents of typhoid, paratyphoid, and tetanus. Even though these sicknesses are caused by different pathogens they have similar symptoms when they take hold in a person’’s body. Fever, muscle aches, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea are signs that you are coming down with one of these waterborne diseases. These diseases are brought on by eating contaminated food or drinking dirty water. Tetanus is an infectious disease that is gotten by exposure of contaminated flood water to an open cut or puncture wound. This can be quite serious or even fatal. For this reason it is imperative that anyone who volunteers to clean up after a flood has gotten a current tetanus vaccination.

Flood water is often contaminated with hazardous waste and pesticides or industrial chemicals. These can poison the volunteers that come into contact with the water polluted by thewater damage. Some of the symptoms of chemical poisoning include fatigue, weakness, headache, skin rashes dizziness, excitability, and nausea. Be especially aware of the possibility of getting chemical poisoning if you are doing clean up near an industrial site. Always wear protective clothing, rubber gloves, boots, goggles, and respirator when working around flood waters. Be even more vigilant about these precautions when working near an industrial site.

Remember that standing water will breed insects, especially mosquitoes. Mosquitoes raise the risk of infecting people with West Nile, encephalitis, or malaria. Stay away from wild animals and snakes as best as you can to avoid being bitten. If any of these things do happen seek medical help immediately.

There are some things you can do to lessen the risk being infected with these unwanted problems. Wash hands with soap and clean water often. Don”t drink any water that isn”t bottled or disinfected. Do not eat any food that has been in contact with the polluted water. Be sure you have a current tetanus shot. Wear protective clothing and insect repellent. Be especially careful to avoid contamination from chemical if you are anywhere near an industrial site or hazardous waste dump site.

About The Author

Jacklyn Hartfield can be counted on for her insight on water damage contractors since she has been one for the past 5 years. http://www.water-damage-contractors.com is one place she accepts assignments from.

By Wendy Moyer

Reduce, reuse, recycle. This motto for being environmentally friendly has been around for awhile, but we are always finding out about new ways to use this mantra. Though many people aren”t aware of it, reusing and recycling your laptop is just another way you can be green.

For years now, people have been able to return their cell phones, ink cartridges and other personal and office electronics for recycling. Now, you can send in your old laptop for refurbishing and re-use, which helps reduce carbon emissions and can help you too.

Beyond the “green” benefits of sending in your old laptop, unlike many other electronics, you can actually get cash for this process. Used laptops are valuable for the companies that can refurbish them and sell them as used so they are willing to pay you for it, and typically take care of the shipping as well.

Many people have old laptops that they would like to replace for a newer one with better technology. Technology is always coming up with better laptops with cool, new features. By selling your old laptop for cash, you can make money from the used laptop value to help finance a new one.

This is also a great deal for people who have already replaced their laptop and have an old one lying around. Non working electronics like old, broken laptops often end up in landfills and contribute to e-waste. This e-waste is becoming a huge problem leading to water and soil contamination.

By selling your laptop you can get rid of your old laptop (whether it’’s working or not) and feel good that it is going to be used again instead of ending up in a landfill.

Once you decide to sell your used laptop for cash, the company that buys it from you will typically pay you for shipping to get it to them and then send you a check once it is received. There are several different companies that offer this service, so make sure you check out their website and that they do pay for shipping.

Also, find out when they will send you the check for your laptop so you know when to expect it. Some companies can even give you an instant quote online so you can find out how much your used laptop may be worth before you even contact them.

Even more importantly, make sure the company has a policy about erasing the information from your hard drive once it is received. All reputable companies will do this as soon as they get it so you don”t have to worry about your personal information being exposed.

Who knew that getting rid of your old laptop could be profitable and environmentally responsible!

About The Author

Wendy Moyer writes for search engine marketing company AuthorityDomains.com (http://www.authoritydomains.com). Laptops Into Cash offers great used laptop value for your old laptop whether it’’s working or not.

By Matthew Smith

Being green is seen with increasing importance recently. In the last few years people are doing more and more to recycle and purchase environmentally friendly products. There is however always more that can be done and some things are so simple and easy that you will wonder why you never did this before.

The one thing better than recycling is to remove the need for the product entirely. For example, at work, it is better to use your own cup from home everyday, rather than recycle the paper cup that you buy from the coffee bar. Using your own cup and making the cup of tea of coffee yourself could save you a couple of pound a day, be more environmentally friendly and if there is a queue at break times, it is probably quicker!

Reading newspapers is seen my most as an essential in the morning to finding out what has happened in the world. This maybe true but consider sharing a newspaper with fellow commuters or reading the newspaper online. Saving paper and money too!

When shopping for food think about the miles that the food has travelled to get to your plate. If you buy items that are in season and from the right place, they will not only be cheaper than supermarkets but will usually taste vastly superior. Look for farmers markets or try organic box schemes where local, in season, fruit and vegetable is delivered straight to your door. Farmers markets are another great idea where local farmers come together to sell local produce direct to you. This cuts out the middleman saving both you, and the farmer money. This is again greener and saving you money.

Another simple change is to switch to energy saving light bulbs. These may initially be more expensive but the savings will easily outweigh the initial costs and if you go to any environmental fairs you can get them for free. Alternatively try eBay, if you buy in bulk from a seller they can be much cheaper than the shops. Energy saving bulbs last a lot longer than standard bulbs too. Although do not place them in areas that are not used that often e.g. Cupboards as energy saving bulbs have a shorter life if they are constantly turned on and off quickly.

Following these simple tips will not only save you money but make you a lot greener. After following these you will wonder why you never did it before! You could use the money you have saved to implement some other green facilities, e.g. home insulation, or just enjoy a few more drinks down the pub!

About The Author

Matthew Smith has a interest in being green and aims to help others become greener and save money at http://www.greenguidebook.co.uk

By Chelsea Aubin

The planet is in “peril” as many experts agree due to the large amount of toxic emissions generated by thousands of cars running on fossil fuels as well as other factors. Automotive manufacturers are doing their part to combat the problem by developing engines that are fueled by water gas power. They already have test models on the road and are trying to improve their efficiency as well as promote them to the public. It is in our best interests to pay attention and explore the possibility of owning such a vehicle in the future to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide, nitrous gases, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbons being released into the air we breathe on a daily basis. We could eliminate the large amounts of smog and acid rain resulting from dangerous emissions and make the planet healthier as a whole.

Technology has lead to the development of hydrogen fuel cells that could power cars, heating systems, and other equipment as we search for ways to efficiently and economically live day to day. At this point in time, there are some problems to be worked out with hydrogen cells but experts agree that it shouldn”t be too far off in the future that these cells will be the solution to many of our environmental issues. Automotive manufacturers are exploring all the avenues available to them to make cars that run using water as their fuel source an affordable alternative to those running on fossil fuels.

As the population grows and the demand for vehicles rises, the amount of pollution in our atmosphere increases at a rapid pace. The cost of production of fossil fuels has swelled and some predict availability may be limited in the future. Cars using water gas power can save people thousands in fuel and maintenance costs as water is in ample supply and the steam produced by them will keep engines virtually self cleaning. For those who believe the planet will suffer from a water shortage, take into consideration that the steam emitted into the air by these cars will be condensed back into water vapor that will replenish our waterways. Oxygen released by condensation will also be released into the atmosphere and increase the oxygen levels that are being affected by greenhouse gases.

The idea of using steam engines is not new; however, the innovations that are being introduced have led us into a new field of technology. Hydrogen fuel cells incorporated into the automotive industry’’s development of more efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles puts a new spin on how we can save the planet and improve the health of everyone on it. Many people are showing an interest in the concept of driving water powered vehicles and if popularity continues to grow, the cost of owning one of these cars or trucks will soon fall into line with vehicles we use today.

About The Author

Do you know your car can run on water gas power? Find out how at http://www.watergaspower.com

By Martin Johnstone

Society as a whole is submerged… submerged within the depths of marketing campaigns run by corporate giants? This is a question that anyone could ask and anytime it is asked, could unveil a certain degree of truth in anyone’’s life “How did the community - the society arrive at where it is at now?”. The energy industry is filled with giants dictating (could you say dictating? how you ever found out for yourself?) what energies are consumed by the general populace.

If you look to see at how products have become popular, you may find it has been through TV, advertising, celebrities - many of which are endorsed by large corporate organizations and carry along with their ads, the message of these corporations. Thus, you are looking at a large fabric through which many of us look, squint or even peer through to see what is actually available to us in almost any commercial market.

In addition, the current fuels which in general use have relatively high and dangerous waste products. Thus, the information could be said to not be widely known by the general populace as when informed, make better decisions. And so we could say, perhaps ignorance is the path to domination by a few and a dark destiny. If you have any questions and would rather not know, don”t take heed the claims of global warming, increased volatility of weather conditions and/or a Mother Earth’’s cry for help.

Although, now with the Internet, many new markets, pockets of clique’’s, interest groups, etc… have evolved and are evolving allowing for products to be sold which were not before, services to be offered and the demand filled. It is true that now more millionaires have been made than ever before and many of which have come from the Internet.

Apart of this evolution, new information comes to light such as that which has been found with such things as Hydrogen fuels. Most fuels which are seen on the market currently are centralized and controlled under corporate blankets. If you look at petroleum or nearly any current technology used in mass production of general energy consumption (for example the energy that arrives to your house comes from large plants - centralized - the gas from your car comes from large plants - centralized, etc…, etc…) you will find is centralized and controlled by large corporate structures. But along with these new emerging groups are the green energy groups.

Alternate fuels keep punching away at the headlines of magazines and newspapers (possibly filled with propaganda?) about these various fuels. But, the repetition and noise generated by these green energy groups can but help being heard as the news is ground breaking and shaking it as well.

One of these groups is that has been forming at an incredibly rapid rate is the Hydrogen from water groups. These guys are using water and a basic form of electrolysis (use of electricity such as that which comes from you car battery to electrify water and perform a chemical reaction) to create Hydrogen from ordinary water. This technology has existed since 1820 but also with additional new technologies which have come about, this process is now available to anyone.

Hydrogen is also known as a comparable to gasoline as it is 3X’’s as explosive and converts back to water when combusted. Why hasn”t it been in use in vehicles already? (If the answer is not apparent, pleas re-read earlier paragraphs and find out for yourself)

The ease of use and availability of the parts to make hydrogen from water has lead many people from the world to take part. The hydrogen’’s most popular use has been to supplement car’’s gasoline in-take.

Hydrogen use with car installations as a gas supplement is really only the beginning of the use of hydrogen power as 1 jar of water (approx 6 ounces) will convert to large amounts of hydrogen (as water is basically a “compressed” form of hydrogen) and can be used to power houses, RVs running them for weeks.

The proportions may seem fantastic but when you take into account the fact that HHO (hydroxy) when combusted, turns back to water, you have a fuel which has tremendous potential for efficiency, longevity and cost savings due to the fact is this planet’’s largest resource available as a free burning energy.

Anyone who does a simple search with Google on the Internet with HHO, hydroxy, HHO generator or any of the such will find thousands upon thousands of documents representing the growing numbers of people across the world who are taking part of this emerging group across the net which is now extending it’’s fabric through to local communities and allowing for a greener planet by cutting out pollutants, cutting down on the need for gasoline, improving gas mileage and a myriad of other eco-friendly solutions to normal day living.

So, count your pennies a little less, take hit and punch through a bit of this fabric which has perhaps been paid out in front of your eyes by the blankets of corporate marketing campaigns. Do a search on the net, check out the afore mentioned sites and see, perhaps it is true that you don”t have to spend so much gas or be in the dark on alternative energies.

About The Author

I want to make a little more worth living for my fellows. Clean burning fuels, alternative energy and a general care for life leads me on my way. Please support me and my writing visit http://www.supergasbooster.com or http://hhocommunity.com.

By Knight Pierce Hirst

When I think environment, I think Smokey Bear. Smokey was created in 1944 by the Ad Council and has been part of the longest running public service campaign in U.S. history. In 1952, however, song writers Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins tried to change Smokey’’s name. When they wrote their hit “Smokey The Bear”, they gave Smokey “The” for a middle name to improve the rhythm of their song. Obviously, they couldn”t deal with the bear facts.

Americans can”t deal with plastic bags. Plastic bags are everywhere - blowing in the wind, stuck in bushes, clogging roadside drains and filling bellies of sea turtles. Because these bags are cheap, sturdy and easy to store, they have taken over 80% of the grocery and convenience store market since being introduced in the 1970′’s. Between 500 billion and a trillion bags are used worldwide every year. The bags that make it to landfills take hundreds of years to decompose; and as they decompose, toxins seep into the soils, lakes, rivers and oceans. Countries like Australia, South Africa and Ireland have taxed these bags. In fact, the tax in Ireland has caused a 95% reduction in the use of plastic bags. Is it just me or does a tax make good cents?

Plastic bottles are everywhere too - in parks, along roadsides and filling landfills - but that isn”t the worst part. Ninety percent of environmental damage from plastic water bottles occurs before they are opened. This is because those bottles leave a carbon footprint big enough to trip over. Twenty-nine billion plastic water bottles are used yearly in the U.S. Making those bottles requires nearly 900,000 tons of plastic, which is the equivalent of more than 17 million barrels of crude oil. Pumping, processing, transporting and refrigerating the water increase the amount of oil used to 50 million barrels. That’’s enough to run 3 million cars for a year. While we”re drinking water for our health, we”re killing the environment by ignoring facts that hold water.

Unfortunately, other environmental threats aren”t as obvious as plastic pollution. Nitrogen trifluoride is used to make flat screen televisions and microchips. Scientists say this gas has 17,000 times the global warming effect as carbon dioxide. Nitrogen trifluoride isn”t measured in the atmosphere and it isn”t regulated by international treaty. Nitrogen trifluoride is one of the unseen threats to our environment. What we need to see is change.

About The Author

Knight Pierce Hirst takes humorous looks at life. Take a minute to make yourself smile at http://knightwatch.typepad.com

By Roger Munns

Tenerife, a Canary Island off the coast of Africa, is paving the path of using alternative energy sources in the future.

Global warming is having an impact on the world now and it is only expected to worsen. Fuel prices are soaring, and that is causing the price of everything to go up.

In an effort to go green, a new Tenerife action group, Asociacion de Transicion, is finding alternative forms of energy to combat the rising costs of fuel and food.

Renewable Energy: The Cure for Global Warming

Renewable energy is one area of concentration as we move towards a more environment friendly way to get electricity.

The Solar Energy Project is just one example of this kind of thinking. MARE, Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy, is a project led by Arthur Howard and Wolfgang Ehrlich. According to them, this billion dollar project of putting a platform in the ocean to draw energy from the sun is the answer to global warming.

Cutting Back on Electricity

Whether this project will ever be accepted and produced isn”t known at this time, but something needs to happen to offset the effects of global warming.

Renewable energy (the use of solar, wind and water power) is recommended by environmental groups as a way to protect the environment and our future. To cut back further on electricity, you can use fluorescent light bulbs, install double-pane windows, use only gas-powered appliances, buy a gas on-demand water heater and turn off all appliances when you are not using them. Running lights, TVs and computers when not in use is a waste of energy and money.

The Advantages of Using Solar Power

The concept of using a giant solar panel in the ocean to harvest energy from the sun is not a far-fetched idea.

Solar panels are used to absorb energy from the sun to create usable energy. As we head into a future where energy conservation is a must, we will see more products using solar power panels.

We”ve been using solar powered calculators for years, so why stop there? Expect to see more solar powered gadgets in the near future. We”ve also seen solar panels on roof tops and on landscape lights. Companies will soon expand on these products and make additional products with solar panels to conserve energy and protect our environment.

How Tenerife Conserves Energy

The Spanish island of Tenerife is a major destination for holidaymakers. It brings in more than 9,275,000 visitors per year.

One reason for their conservation efforts is the nature of the island - Tenerife is home to Teide, the tallest volcano and Teide National Park, which surrounds the volcano.

The island is full of rich flora and fauna. It also has rare colonies of protected whales, a three foot lizard and more than 200 bird species.

The beautiful island has the perfect temperature with only slight variations throughout the year, yet global warning is a big concern in Tenerife. Protecting the environment is of utmost importance, especially for the new environmental group.

Tenerife has made impressive strides in protecting the environment and paving a path of natural energy resources for the future.

Tenerife already uses a natural water supply from underground, desalination and renewable energy. The island also cuts back on carbon emissions, and Tenerife is focusing on preserving the delicate environment of the island.

About The Author

More information about the island of Tenerife is available via http://www.yourtenerife.net

By Rachel Yoshida

Being just average people who do not have a specialized education in the fields of earth related issues such as global warming, the rising of the oceans due to glacial melting, and the decline of wildlife because of man made destruction, what can we actually believe is true and should we really be concerned with all these things? Well, if you prefer to act like an ostrich with your head buried in the sand, it is easy to ignore what many experts are warning us about.

For the rest of us who have enough common sense to realize that things are changing, what we really need to know is what if anything can we do to reverse some of the changes that appear to be happening so rapidly and more frequently everyday? We all know that we should learn to conserve more fuel, use less electricity, and probably be even more conservative with our food supply. We know that we need to avoid using chemical products where they can harm our yards, the air, the ozone, animal life, and especially our children. We are becoming a society that must stay aware of so many new threats to our very existence.

While there are earthquakes and fires springing up all over the world, there is also an increasing number of flooding events taking place. All of these natural disasters are destructive in their own way. Fires can start because of extremely hot and dry weather, but usually it will start small and grow larger. This can give firefighters enough time to respond and home owners to flee before there is a big threat of loss of life. Earthquakes will take many lives because it is unforeseen in all most all instances, but it is usually over in a matter of minutes, but with minor to major aftershocks to flow.

When Natural disaster flooding occurs, sometimes people can be advised that there is a threat and have enough time to flee to safety. Many times however, flash flooding can occur with little or no warning at all in unexpected places. This has been the case for those who live in coastal areas where a hurricane comes ashore or even in the Midwest because of heavy rainfall for long periods of time. Water can stick around for a pretty good while after an area has become flooded unless adequate drainage is in place. The effects can be long lasting and horrendous to clean up and repair.

So, should we really be worried about the threat of constant and deadly looming disaster? It is always better to be safe than sorry, so when we live on an earthquake fault line, in a flood zone, or where there is a normal threat of wildfire, perhaps the best we can do is prepare for the worst and the best we can hope for is that all is not as bad as some predict.

About The Author

Rachel Yoshida is a writer in many fields.
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By Catherine Harvey

If more than one hippopotamus is called a hippopotami and more than one cactus is called cacti, then surely it follows that if you own more than one Lexus, then you own Lexi?

Lexus are forerunners in the bid to reduce emissions and save our planet with their range of hybrid vehicles and many people, particularly throughout the US, have been keen to give them a try. In the US, the public transport system is not quite as efficient as in Europe. People are spread out across the land mass and all are wanting to get somewhere as quickly as they can, whether it be the school run, gong to work, shopping for out for a super large McDonalds takeaway.

The Americans like their vehicles to be luxurious, comfortable and reliable, pretty much like the rest of us, which is why they have taken so well to the Lexus. In fact, they have taken to it much better than the Japanese who actually make the car and the Europeans who are not keen on paying so much for a method of getting from A to B when they have a pretty efficient transport system in place already.

One such American who wishes to reduce his carbon footprint by using a hybrid vehicle is Grateful Dead founder and front man, Bob Weir, who owns a 2007 Hybrid Lexus GS 450h. Environmentalist Weir purchased the car for its eco friendly qualities and ranks the car an eight out of ten. Although it is worth a full ten, Weir lives on a mountain side so doesn”t feel the full benefit of the car’’s economical aspects but fully appreciates the sound system. Apparently, the driver is cocooned in silence whilst driving allowing the vehicles superb sound system to completely envelope the driver.

Another celebrity eco-warrior is Sir Paul McCartney. His tireless campaign for anything environmentally friendly has been rewarded by the gift of a Hybrid Lexus Limousine. This was in recognition of the fact that he does all he can to enlighten the public to the need for ”green” cars. However, Sir Paul was not best pleased when he found out that the car was flown from Japan to Britain by jet. The carbon footprint for a jet is one hundred times that of a standard method of shipping and kind of defeats the object of a ”green” car.

The market for hybrid cars has been slow to take off. People want to do their bit for the environment but not many people can afford the price tag that comes with it. This is something that the government should be able to tackle. Maybe if they were to subsidise it then we could all afford to do our bit.

They also do not provide the same sort of power that drivers have been used to with standard fuel cars. Technology is improving all the time in a bid to find a means of transport that not only is not harmful to the planet but that also gets us around at the speed we are used to and is accompanied by sleek, good looks. Until recently, many electric or hybrid cars looked plain silly. Tiny vehicles that were painted in lurid colours may have been good for the environment but few people are willing to drive around looking and feeling silly.

All the top car manufacturers are working on eco-friendly cars and the results are getting better by the day. Hopefully, in time, this will result in the right car, with the right look, at the right price.

About The Author

Vehicle expert Catherine Harvey looks at the way Lexus are doing their bit for the environment. To find out more please visit http://www.inchcapelexus.co.uk/