Energy Conservation
Conserving energy is important because there are limited amounts of nonrenewable energy sources on Earth, it is important to conserve our current supply or to use renewable sources so that our natural resources will be available for future generations. Energy conservations are important because consumption of nonrenewable sources impacts the environment.
I. What are some energy sources?
A. Renewable Sources
1. Renewable energy can offer inexhaustible power generated by the natural processes of wind, sun, water, plant growth, and heat from the earth being converted into power, steam, and heat.
2. Renewable resources are natural resource that can be used to benefit people and can then be replaced for other people to enjoy, and these resources do not run out
B. Non-Renewable Sources
3. A non-renewable energy source is one which, once it is used, cannot be replaced.
4. The fuels we use today fall are non renewable source such as oil, gas, petrol, and coal. Once these sources are burned to heat homes or power cars, their energy is lost forever.
II. What can be done to conserve energy?
A. Use less energy and buy energy efficient products. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
1. Buy products with minimal packaging will help to reduce waste. Products that come with excess packaging especially molded plastic and other packaging that can't be recycled should be avoidable.
2. In your vehicle make sure its coolant is recovered and recycled whenever you have it serviced. Leakage from auto air conditioners is the largest single source of emissions of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which damage the ozone layer as well as add to global warming.
B. Tighten up your home to conserve energy.
1. Checking the filters on heating systems monthly can help conserve energy, and remove, clean or change when needed.
2. Seal up cracks in the walls and around the windows will keep the smallest amount of...
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