benefits of fuel conservation
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Saving Fuel for Better Health and Environment
Blue skies and green grass; we cannot have as long as we use excess of gas! The aftermath and fallout of the excessive use of fossil fuels has already affected man adversely. Our environment is like a gigantic balloon of transparent layer of life-supporting pure gases in which we have our being. When this balloon was created it was filled with pure wholesome gases. However, the black and poisonous smoke from the burning of fossil fuels has damaged this beautiful balloon to such an extent that reclaiming it to its pristine purity and beauty is impossibility. Man, the foolish creature, fails to see that his very existence depends on this balloon. Man's perception about the indispensability of the environment must change, otherwise the balloon will burst and his own existence will end with it. It is a known fact that carbon dioxide, gas released when fossil fuels are burnt, is one of the primary gas responsible for global warming. Rise in temperature of earth has resulted in melting of polar ice caps, flooding of low lying areas and rise in sea levels. If such conditions continue, our planet Earth might face some serious consequences in near future.
Besides damaging the environment, air pollution can result in serious health hazards such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder or COPD and lung cancer. Long-term exposure may increase respiratory infections in general population. Children and the elderly are most vulnerable to fine particulate matter and other airborne toxicants. Fuel conservation is a must to keep health and environmental hazards at bay.
Sagacious and frugal use of fossil fuels is the direst need of the hour. The present rate at which the fossil fuels are being used is quite alarming. There won't be left anything for the coming generations. Now the question arises; "Are we to leave a planet totally devoid of fossil fuels to the coming generations?" We will be called highly selfish generation, if we don't leave fuels for the future generations. We need to put our acts together. We must follow the principles of sustainable development. After all it is our responsibility to bequeath a healthy and prosperous planet. Being parents it is our moral responsibility. Let's take care of our planet and use the fossil fuels wisely and frugally!
1. Promotes environmental health: lower fuel usage means decreased pollution that is usually caused by burning fossil fuel to produce energy.
2. Save money: For example if you choose a fuel efficient vehicle you will save money and also reduces use of electrical appliances or equipments means reduced bills of electricity, fuel and heating
3. Reduced effects of climate change: Greenhouse gas emissions are as a result of burning fossil fuels. This means the more we conserve fuel the less we contribute to global climate change.
4. Increase in energy sustainability: Some of our fuel sources like oil are nonrenewable, with the reduced reserves using it wisely allows use to find alternative and other sources of energy that are more sustainable
These are some of the key benefits of fuel conservation.
Others include, (1)reduced urgency for new energy sources/infrastructure and (2)less maintenance of available energy sources/infrastructure