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1. By what percentage is the U.S. population projected to emissions are you responsible for creating? How many
increase between 2012 and 2025? Do you think that NO pounds would you prevent if you were to reduce by half
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emissions will increase, decrease, or remain the same the vehicle miles you travel? What percentage of your
over that period of time? Why? (You may want to refer to total NO emissions would that be?
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Figure 17.14.) 3. How might you reduce your vehicle miles traveled by
2. Assume you are an average American driver. Using 50%? What other steps could you take to reduce the NO
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the 2012 emissions totals, how many pounds of NO emissions for which you are responsible?
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