The world is
heading towards a major energy crisis, with an ever-increasing demand of energy overstepping its supply.
It's well known that the energy
we use is not unlimited, yet we take it for granted. Oil, gas,
electricity, even water has
limited availability. Yet, we
have not done enough to deal with a possible energy crisis. When I say ‘we’, I am not
just referring to the
governments but to all of us.
Oil and gas have already become
very expensive, and with each
day that passes, they are moving towards being exhausted. Some ignorant people think that energy crisis is
just a myth. They fail to see the big picture. There have been three major energy crises so far – the 1973 oil crisis, the 1979 energy crisis, and the 1990 oil-price hike, apart from several regional crisis.
Prices have been increasing at an alarming for the last five years, thanks to the ever-increasing demand and the increasing shortage of energy resources.
How soon before it is all gone?
Are the cynics right in saying that we are making a mountain of a molehill, or is the energy crisis for real?
We have already exhausted 50
percent of the available oil. At
the current rate of consumption,
the rest of the oil will finish
in 32 years! What if the rate of consumption increases!
And lets be honest, that's bound
to happen. So, even the present generation will face an acute energy crisis in the later years, let alone future generations.
What are we doing about it?
Are we equipped to face the impending energy crisis? What can you and I do to tackle it? For starters, we need to understand
how important energy in our day
to day lives and stop taking it
for granted. We have to reduce the use of oil, gas,
fossil fuel generated
electricity, or any other fuel.
We can't afford to waste any available energy. It is also important to spread awareness about
how limited our energy resources
are. Simple things like joining a car pool, switching off car engines at traffic lights, and minimizing the use of gas and oil in everyday activities will help a long way in crisis-readiness.
What are the alternate energy options?
As a responsible world citizen, start looking for alternate energy solutions like solar energy and wind energy. Employing these alternate power solutions is extremely feasible and cost-effective. You will not only cut down your power bills but also contribute to a better future of the world.
Getting started on the road to
using alternative energy
solutions is easier than you
think. And the best place for us
all to start is at home. The
electricity we all use doesn't
come out of thin air. A large
amount of it comes from burning
highly polluting, none renewable
fossil fuels. So replacing that
source of electricity with a
cleaner, greener source will
make a huge difference to both
the longevity of our fossil fuel
supplies, as well as the future
health of our environment.
Supplementing, or even
completely replacing your
current electricity supply with
solar and wind energy is a real,
viable alternative in today's
society. For a lot of people
purchasing these solutions from
a commercial supplier is not
economically viable, however
there is another option. Many
people today are building their
own solar panels and wind
generators at a small fraction
of the cost, with the help of a
high quality
DIY Solar & Wind Energy guide.
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