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9.5.2008 9:54 AM

A Must-See Video

An Argument for Public Transportation

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Environmental Defense Fund Polar Bear Subway Ad
Photo: Environmental Defense Fund

By Dan Shapley

Public transportation in the United States saves 3.4 billion gallons of oil every year and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by a whopping 26 million tons.

That's enough to reduce daily oil imports 2% -- another reminder that conservation and smart use of our energy is the cheapest and fastest way to reduce demand for foreign oil, and reduce the threat of global warming.

Not swayed by facts and figures? How about pure raw emotion? Check out this Environmental Defense Fund ad:


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