Reducing Carbon Emissions by Eliminating Gas-Powered Vehicles in Highly Populated States: An Environmental and Economic Analysis

Abstract

The impact presented by climate change on today’s community is unparalleled as it is known as the most prevalent conflict in the world. This ubiquitous issue has caused harm to beings of multiple species through food, water, and shelter availability. Carbon emissions, the fumes released when burning fossil fuels, are majorly comprised of the pollution released by gasoline-powered vehicles such as cars and buses. Many of America’s major cities reside in the same four of fifty states: New York, California, Texas, and Florida. Coincidentally, these four states contain many of the largest cities in the country that use over a third of America’s motor gas. The work and research presented seek to address rational solutions to minimize the United States’ contribution to climate change. It is understood that these four states have very different communities compared to one another; yet, the research provided does not let this case restrict our understanding or problem-solving process. Our projected results demonstrate that, alongside specific methods for specific areas in the country, the level of carbon emissions from high gas-consuming states will sufficiently decrease.