There have been numerous advancements in nearly every aspect of society over the past century. One aspect of development that has a great deal of controversy surrounding it is the automobile. While some believe the automobile has greatly improved modern life, others think that it has caused serious problems that outweigh any possible advantages. I believe that automobiles have brought more disadvantages than advantages due to problems such as air pollution and accidents.
First, automobiles are a significant source of air pollution. When cars were first manufactured, few people thought of the negative aspects associated with them. Citizens were generally unable to afford them. As time progressed and assembly lines began, the overall price of the automobile decreased relatively quickly. As more people began buying cars, the use of fossil fuels increased dramatically, which is the source of the automobiles pollution. Cars emit gases such as carbon monoxide that accumulate in the air causing a variety of health problems. As an increasing amount of fossil fuels are burned, the toxic emissions build up and lead to effects such as global warming and destroying the ozone layer, which protects people from the rays of the sun.
Second, the increased use of automobiles has led to thousands of deaths annually in the US alone. Automobile usage has become common place and people often forget that it is a machine capable of inflicting great damage or death. With the advancements made in automotive technology, high performance cars have become increasing common and popular. Accidents involving either serious injury or death commonly occur due to factors such as anger, weather, a lack of skills, or carelessness. Young drivers are notorious for being involved in major accidents involving speed, alcohol, or both.
In short, it is true that automobiles have provided people with added convenience by helping them save time and travel long distances, but the negative aspects such as air pollution and traffic accidents far outweigh any advantages. Without automobile manufacturers addressing the problems of air pollution and traffic accidents, the car will always be more of a disadvantage towards society than anything else.
First, automobiles are a significant source of air pollution. When cars were first manufactured, few people thought of the negative aspects associated with them. Citizens were generally unable to afford them. As time progressed and assembly lines began, the overall price of the automobile decreased relatively quickly. As more people began buying cars, the use of fossil fuels increased dramatically, which is the source of the automobiles pollution. Cars emit gases such as carbon monoxide that accumulate in the air causing a variety of health problems. As an increasing amount of fossil fuels are burned, the toxic emissions build up and lead to effects such as global warming and destroying the ozone layer, which protects people from the rays of the sun.
Second, the increased use of automobiles has led to thousands of deaths annually in the US alone. Automobile usage has become common place and people often forget that it is a machine capable of inflicting great damage or death. With the advancements made in automotive technology, high performance cars have become increasing common and popular. Accidents involving either serious injury or death commonly occur due to factors such as anger, weather, a lack of skills, or carelessness. Young drivers are notorious for being involved in major accidents involving speed, alcohol, or both.
In short, it is true that automobiles have provided people with added convenience by helping them save time and travel long distances, but the negative aspects such as air pollution and traffic accidents far outweigh any advantages. Without automobile manufacturers addressing the problems of air pollution and traffic accidents, the car will always be more of a disadvantage towards society than anything else.
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