Do car commercials greenwash?
You’ve probably seen it lots of times on television — a commercial shows a sleek, new car driving down windy, mountainside roads, and a narrator lists all the environmentally friendly aspects of the vehicle. The company will argue that it’s the greenest car out there, and that they have the best ideas for a sustainable auto industry. You’re distracted by all these promises of high gas mileage and comfortable interiors — and look, it’s affordable! Before you know it, the car has reached the top of the mountain, which is actually a bright, sunny field — and look, even the surrounding wildlife likes it! This car is one with the Earth, in complete harmony with its environment. Cars and light trucks in the United States alone cause about five perc
