Hiking petroleum prices are considered to be the most suitable remedial measure for growing environmental
pollution
. I disagree with
this
statement and consider that
although
, an increase in the asking petroleum prices may have some impact on environmental
pollution
, other solutions like zero emission vehicles and encouraging public transportation are of vital importance.
It seems reasonable to think that an increase in the fuel price will presumably cut down the atmospheric
pollution
which is increasing by leaps and bounds. As the fuel prices will rise, it will discourage people from using their personal vehicles.
Thus
, lesser cars on the roads will decrease their harmful gaseous emissions, which are deemed to be one of the main reasons for the environmental
pollution
. Certainly,
this
solution would help in reducing the air
it is limited because it will make all transport expensive including the public transports.
Moreover
, the increased transportation charges will make the prices of other commodities go up and result in inflation.
As a result
, the money saved through increasing the petroleum prices would be consumed, many times over, in giving rebates.
One of the most effective remedy in combating the atmospheric
pollution
would be to introduce electric cars that have zero emissions. Since these cars run on electricity rather than consuming fossil fuels, they do not emit toxic fumes or smoke particles that result in air
pollution
.
For example
, Tesla car is an electric vehicle
that is
much popular in the developed world.
This
will not only bring instant results, but would
also
prove to be a more durable solution. There is,
however
, a need that governments in the developing countries should encourage these industries by giving subsidies and tax relaxations.
Another important measure to the growing atmospheric
pollution
is to make public transport more viable. By making these facilities more attractive and user friendly, the public can be prevented from using their own vehicles.
This
will indirectly lower the number of vehicles on the roads that would result in the lesser smoke and harmful gases being released into the atmosphere.
Furthermore
, constructing projects like underground trams and cross city electric rails will
also
help in combating the air
pollution
in the long run.
In conclusion, I believe that an increase in the petrol price is a limited solution to the growing environmental
pollution
.
This
problem can be addressed more efficiently by increasing the use of the electric cars and by promoting the public transport.