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Rent a Hybrid Car and Environmental Initiatives NYC

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Imagine yourself struggling for breath on a scorching hot day. After each deep pull of air, you exhale in a coughing wheeze. Does this scenario sound pleasant to you? I doubt it. Across the world, countries and cities are joining in the fight to preserve our air quality, natural habitats, and environment in general. The next time you rent a hybrid car in New York City, know that you're acting as a part of the solution, not the problem. As America's premier urban destination, New York City is at the forefront of a number of environmental initiatives. It's no longer just celebrities and politicians fighting to make an eco-friendly impact and reduce their carbon footprint, it's now up to everyday citizens to fight for our environment. Think green and rent a hybrid car. See how the citizens of New York City are making a difference by learning more about the city's exciting environmental initiatives.

Plant some green to save some green

Money doesn't grow on trees you know. Ever heard that saying? Well in New York City, the more green you plant, the more green you save. In 2008, New York State passed legislation offering tax credits for green roofs. Installing green roofs is a proven method for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy cooling costs, and overflows of raw sewage. The transpiration and evaporation of water from plants grown on New York rooftops serves as a natural cooling agent, heat barrier, removes harmful carbon dioxide from the air, and uses rainwater, thereby minimizing the strain on city sewers. When you rent a hybrid car, you're also helping to reduce greenhouse gases. Building owners are eligible to gain a $100,000 tax credit for installing a green roof. Although this is a one-time tax credit for residents, many large companies and homeowners are already jumping at the opportunity.

Help make the Greenhouse Effect history

If you're a big dollar, fuel fired plant in New York State, let the bidding begin. Another newly implemented environmental initiative in New York City is the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). As a part of the state's pledge to reduce emissions by 30% in the next twenty years, and by 60-80% over the next 40 years, New York State implemented the RGGI. Power plants will now be required to purchase emission allowances from the state for carbon dioxide they are allowed to produce. These highly regulated emission allowances will be heavily monitored by state officials. Action New York Car Rentals is one of many green companies already acting to reduce emissions. When you rent a hybrid car from Action, you'll be driving one of the world's most eco-friendly vehicles.

Smart transportation for a smart generation

In 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced PlaNYC: A Greener, Greater New York. In this plan, he outlines several environmental initiatives aimed to combat climate change in the face of New York City's rapidly growing population. Among Bloomberg's goals was increased funding for smart transportation: primarily, increased funding for public transportation. Along with public transportation, the Mayor also spoke of eco-friendly alternatives and clean energy. When you rent a hybrid car, you're working toward New York City's ultimate goal of sustainable, eco-friendly energy alternatives. You don't have to take public transit to save the environment, instead choose style and comfort while remaining eco-friendly when you rent a hybrid car from Action.

This overview is only meant to scratch the surface of environmental initiative in New York City. The New York government and city officials are constantly fighting for eco-friendly alternatives, lowering emissions, and sustainable options. Other initiatives including the drastic Brownfield Remediation and Clean up Program are meant to clean the New York air, water, and land. Rent a hybrid car and do your part in securing a healthy, happy, and green New York City for the coming century.

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