Is it greener to buy a new car or drive the old one into the ground?

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By Ask Umbra®Feb 9, 2015, 7:03 am19 pts
Q. How many gallons of gas would I need to save in order for the fuel efficiency of a new car to offset the carbon footprint of that car’s manufacture? In other words … could driving a beat-up old pickup be a carbon-neutral decision when compared to buying a brand-new Prius? Mike H. Fairfax, VA A. Dearest…

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