As a consumer, the greatest impact you will have on the environment occurs through the choices you make about transportation. In particular, the kind of automobile you drive can substantially increase, or decrease, what you contribute to current oil consumption, air pollution, and global warming.
Consumers have every reason to be concerned about the environmental impacts of driving.
Yet there are several ways to minimize these impacts short of giving up your car completely. This is the most important action you can take to reduce harmful environmental impacts. Next, when driving, follow our driving tips to lower the emissions and improve the fuel economy of your current car. How you drive and take care of your vehicle affects its fuel economy and emissions levels. Follow these simple driving tips to reduce the environmental impact of your car today.