A common argument against cars is that they pollute the environment and thus, are undesirable.[(63)While this. is true, the automobile must be removed from urban planning not only due to pollution but also because of its unsustainable nature.]Cars-and the type of city that is planned around them -use considerable resources and space that will not be available in the future. Oil reserves are dwindling and will disappear within the next century. [(64)Although it is possible. for alternative fuel sources to be. Developed, there will nonetheless require. Considerable energy use.] Furthermore, many resources arc consumed in the production of cars. [(65)In a world with a constantly increasing population,the manufacture of new cans is not something that can be sustained and provided to all the people of the world.][(66)Not only doss the production and operation of cars drain society ,but the attitude associated with the automobile endangers the future.][(67)lt is not advantageous for individuals to drive everywhere because as the population increases.] it will lead to incredible congestion within urban areas. It is certainly a drain on both time and resources, which can be avoided with proper planning for the future.
(From Communities for Future Generations in the US)
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