Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?

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are drastically increasing. Some might view
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essay, I will give arguments that support my view. The growth and spread of vehicles is a necessary evil.
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traffic-jams and the emission of harmful gases.  Another way we can better deal with congestion is by applying technology. To be more specific electric cars. With the fast growth and acceptance of
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we stand a real chance at revolutionalizing the way we commute. Our future aim should be more focused on lowering the
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because if more people can afford to buy them, they will be more commonly used.
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congestion isn't an issue we should take lightly, increasing fuel
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is a much inferior solution. We should work on improving
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infrastructure
and technology in order to better our future.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Discourage
  • Incentivize
  • Alternative energy
  • Public transportation
  • Lower-income
  • Carpool
  • Ride-sharing
  • Congestion
  • Urban planning
  • Pedestrian-friendly
  • Tax incentives
  • Electric and hybrid vehicles
  • Emissions standards
  • Cleaner vehicles
  • Congestion charges
  • Bicycle lanes
  • Sustainable
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