Over the years, gas stations are beginning to capture car
emissions by practicing vapor recovery, a process that recovers gasoline and
other gases from being predominately in our air. Along with filling stations, since
2006 automobiles are being made to have ORVR systems which also assist in
capturing car emissions; this took place under the Clean Air Act that now
requires all cars be made with Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery technologies.
With this beneficial invention, this will aid in reducing pollution in the air,
because the fossil fuels that do get into our atmosphere contribute in the
ozone and even smog. I feel these vapor recovery acts are benefiting not only
our environment, but the entire human population. I think this should also be
further studied so people are aware of what changes can be made with this
invention, but also the negatives. I also like how it is a rule that cars must
be made with ORVR’s, which shows that we are heading in the right direction.
Link: http://www.enn.com/pollution/article/44385
I think this technology is a great way to reduce air pollution. ORVRs are becoming more and more popular. If all new cars are produced with this technology we can have a huge impact on the quality of air in our communities. Car companies do not like the Clean Air Act because its just another government enforced law that steps into the business sector. However, the auto industry must relize the positive effects the Clean Air Act has had so far.
ReplyDeleteIf we can find a way to make this not so expensive im sure more companies would go for it. There arnt to many people that are against helping out the environment, just a lot that are against using up so much money to do so. I hope they find a way to make this less costly and mandatory for the future.
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