Write about the advantages and disadvantages of owning a car.

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they were invented almost a hundred years ago, for decades cars were only owned by the rich. Since the 60s and

70s they

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70s, they

have become increasingly affordable, and now most families in

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developing

nations, and a growing number

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of

developing countries, own a

car

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. While cars have undoubted advantages, of which their convenience is the most apparent, they have significant drawbacks, most notably pollution and traffic problems. The most striking advantage of the

car

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is its convenience. When travelling long distance, there may be only one choice of bus or train per day, which may be at an unsuitable time. The

car

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,

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, allows people to travel at any time they wish, and to almost any destination they choose. Despite

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advantage, cars have many significant disadvantages, the most

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important of

which is the pollution they cause. Almost all cars run either on petrol or diesel fuel

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both of which are fossil fuels. Burning these fuels causes the

car

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to emit serious pollutants,

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as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrous oxide. Not only are these gases harmful for health, causing respiratory disease and other illnesses, they

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contribute to global warming, an increasing problem in the modern world. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists (2013), transportation in the US accounts for 30% of all carbon dioxide production in that country, with 60% of these emissions coming from cars and small trucks. In short, pollution is a major

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drawback of

cars.