The Car Allowance Rebate System, informally called "Cash for Clunkers", was passed by Congress in June to help jump-start struggling auto sales and to improve the environment. This program allows car owners to trade in their old gas-guzzlers for more fuel efficient models.
Approximately 56 percent of energy related carbon dioxide emissions for Washington State comes from the transportation sub-sector. Within the transportation sector, gasoline consumption was the main source of carbon emission at 51 percent. Based on this, if Washingtonians drive more fuel efficient cars, it will have a large impact on reducing carbon dioxide emissions in Washington State. Click in for a link to the report.
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