Oil Spills
1.5 million gallons of petroleum are spilled into U.S.
waters in a typical year. A single major oil spill can double
that amount.
More than a third of the oil shipped by sea is destined
for the United States. Using less oil will make future oil
spills less likely.
Petroleum fuels also leak from storage tanks, contaminating
groundwater and streams. The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency reports around 1,000 confirmed releases each week.
Using less oil will help reduce leaks.
Clean Air
133 million Americans live in areas that failed at least
one National Ambient Air Quality Standard.
Transportation vehicles produce 25-75% of key chemicals
that pollute the air, causing smog, and health problems.
All new cars must meet federal emissions standards. But
as vehicles get older, the amount of pollution they produce
increases. Vehicles with better fuel economy may produce
less pollution over time than vehicles with lower fuel economy.
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