The manufacturing and use of cars damages the environment but their popularity is increasing. Why is this? How could this be controlled?

Even though both production and
car
use increase pollution, the auto industry continues to expand.
This
is because developing nations now have greater disposable income and governments can limit the resultant environmental damage through regulation. The main cause underlying an increasing number of cars is growth in developing countries. Ownership in developing countries peaked decades ago and many European nations
in particular
are now adopting greener modes of transport.
However
, in developing nations, cars are seen as a status symbol that boost self-esteem and serve a practical travel purpose. Coupled with increased per capita GDP, the boom in
car
ownership is unsurprising.
For example
, a growing middle class in Vietnam was driving up purchases of foreign automobiles dramatically over the
last
decade. The demand is so great that
last
year a Vietnamese company introduced the
first
domestically produced
car
.
This
same trend is replicated around the world in developing countries. The most impactful response is from the
government
. Consumers will continue to buy cars but the
government
has control over a range of possible environmental protective measures.
For example
, there could be stricter laws related to emission standards.
This
would cut down on the average amount of pollution from individual cars and collectively make a huge difference. Another measure would be to discourage
car
ownership by taxing cars heavily and improving the quality of public transportation. A good example of
this
would
also
be in Vietnam where there is a 200% tax on cars and the
government
is building the world’s most expensive subway system in Ho Chi Minh City. Individuals are unlikely to change their behaviour in mass, so it falls to policy makers to dissuade citizens through proactive reforms and policies. In conclusion, more cars can be explained by rising incomes globally and pragmatic solutions come from
government
regulation. If taken seriously, the heavy environmental toll
of
Suggestion
on
cars can be curbed.
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