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In discussing the dangers, I aim to spread information and not fear. The claims posted here are scientific in nature, however, they are open to dispute by anyone willing to discuss the issues. The reality behind global warming and the issues of environmental destruction plaguing our world needs to be approached with sound philosophy and conversation. This blog attempts to do just that, utilizing this small avenue as a starting point to a broader dialogue.

In 1994, an outbreak of Hantavirus began. It started with a man in New Mexico who was rushed to the hospital with trouble breathing. He died of acute respiratory failure a few hours later. The oddness of the situation was compounded by the fact that the man had been on the way to his fiancé’s funeral. She had died of similar symptoms a few days earlier. As medical experts looked into the problem, they discovered that the disease had spread in the Southwest.

By February 2006, 416 cases of Hantavirus had been found in a number of states as distant as Florida and New York. People contract the disease by breathing in the virus that has gotten into the air through rodent droppings and urine. Scientists researched the disease and now suspect a link between the spread of Hantavirus and climate change. The spread of this disease was possibly pushed along through the added changes to the environment.

The link between climate change and the Hantavirus outbreak came after six years of drought and a sudden season of heavy spring rains in 1993. The 1993 rains produced a burst of plant growth, as would be expected. This led to a tenfold production of deer mice, the spreaders of the virus. The deer mice were produced by an extreme change in the climate, which is a commonality of global warming. With such rapid temperature and climate changes, the opportunity for similar situations and similar outcroppings of sudden ecosystems becomes greater.

So what can be done about it and how does driving a Scion relate to preventing the spread of the Hantavirus? Let’s be honest here: it doesn’t. But driving a Scion and stopping by a Scion dealer to learn more about climate-friendly cars does impact the environment in changing the driver’s attitude about it. And changing the outlook is half the battle.

Are you thinking about buying a new Pontiac G8? If so, here are some things to expect .

Safety Features
With the new Pontiac G8, you’ll enjoy some of the best standard features in the industry today. Dual front and side airbags protect you and your passenger from nearly every angle in the event of a crash. The side curtain airbags help protect your backseat passengers and they even help keep the shattering glass out of their eyes. The four-wheel ABS makes sure you maintain control of the vehicle even in emergencies and three-point safety belts are included for everybody. A tire pressure monitoring system helps ensure they maintain the proper inflation at all times as well.

Performance
The Pontiac G8 has a 6.0-liter V8 that gives you more than 360 horsepower. That’s almost unheard of in today’s culture of hybrids and smaller engines, so get one while you still can. A six-speed transmission comes in either sport, manual or normal-shift modes. The car also has a multi-link MacPherson strut system for the front and an independent suspension system in the back.

Appearance
Once you see the new G8 on the lot at your local Pontiac dealer , you’ll fall in love. It stands bold with a dual port mesh grill and twin hood scoops. Side fender vets and polished stainless-steel exhausts are perfect accents to the chrome-colored door handles. If you prefer, you can get the door handles to match the color of the car instead.

Interior
When you’re on the inside, the 11 speakers pump out about 230 watts of power with a state-of-the-art Blaupunkt sound system. Even the glove box is unique with a two-tier compartment. Don’t forget about the overhead sunglass holder. You simply can’t drive this type of car without a pair of shades.

Price
You can get the new Pontiac G8 for as low as $29,300. If you prefer, you can add the $1,250 premium package that includes heated leather seats, a leather shifter knob and six-way power seats for the driver and passenger.