Argumentative Essay On Electric Cars

We use cars in our daily lives. It is a useful tool that allows us to get to and fro easily and efficiently. We think of these vehicles as something that we can’t live without. But, little do we know, these automobiles hold a substance that can harm our planet and our health. The substance that I am talking about is gasoline. We don’t really see the harm that gasoline causes because it is done in small amounts. However, the overall harm that gasoline generates will be very visible in the future. There are many reasons why we should switch from gasoline powered cars to electric cars.

To begin, gasoline will eventually run out. You may have never thought of this, but the substance that powers most vehicles will, one day, disappear. Gas is made out of fossil fuels, which is a fuel that is created from dead plants and animals. Unfortunately, we are unable to produce more fossil fuels, which makes it ‘non-renewable’ (energy.gov). There are three main types of fossil fuels: natural gas, crude oil, and coal (madefrom.com). The fossil fuel that makes up gasoline is crude oil, also known as petroleum (wonderopolis.org). Our crude oil reserves are disappearing at a rate of four billion tons per year. If we continue at this rate,

There are many health hazards that comes with using gasoline. Gasoline is a possible carcinogen. This means that it is capable of causing cancer. Gasoline has been associated with cancer of the blood and kidney cancer (ccohs.ca). But, that’s not all, skin contact with gasoline for an extended amount of time can result in burns (atsdr.cdc.gov). If the gasoline is inhaled, the nose and throat can become irritated. Inhalation of gasoline can also inflict damage to the nervous system, and severe exposure can lead to unconsciousness. Ingestion of gasoline can cause lung damage, and in very extreme cases, it can lead to death (ccohs.ca). The use of gasoline, is not worth the damage that it can cause to your