Proposed Greenhouse Emissions Management Regulations (Essay Sample)

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Proposed greenhouse emissions management regulations
Greenhouse gases continue to become a menace in the world today, despite the government interventions in trying to manage the situation, challenges associated with this vice continue to be felt worldwide. One major consequence of the greenhouse gas emissions has been global warming, a severe disturbance that occurs in the carbon cycle CITATION USD09 \l 1033 (U.S Department of Energy). Global warming as a result of the greenhouse gases has resulted in the destruction of the ecosystems that play a vital role in regulating climate. The building, transportation and manufacturing industries are the greatest contributors of emissions. To effectively deal with the situation of the greenhouse gas emissions, the building, transport and manufacturing sectors should comply with the proposed regulations CITATION USD09 \l 1033 (U.S Department of Energy). The building industry should utilize advanced energy tools. The design of the house, from the walls and the windows, to the type of lights to use should offer smaller opportunities for greenhouse gas emissions. Governments around the world should increase efficiency in the building sector by demanding standards and energy costs for the buildings. In the transportation sector a gasoline tax should be introduced, the tax will go a long way in increasing efficiency and reducing travel. The taxes will contribute to the use of less fuel and at the long term have an effect on the number of vehicles used in the country. The transportation control measures will go a long way in reducing the number of vehicle miles travelled and pro...