How You Can Help Shape a Changing World

Did you know? In 2015, renewable energy only accounted for about 10 percent of energy consumption in the United States. Although this number has increased during the past years, we are still too dependent on nonrenewable energy sources. Renewable energy sources, such as hydropower, wind, geothermal, and solar, all pose so many more environmental benefits than their non-renewable counterparts. Nonrenewable energy sources release numerous gases, such as nitrous oxides and carbon dioxide, into our atmosphere that contribute to global warming. In fact, about 29 percent of global warming emissions come from fossil fuels, such as coal and natural gas (Union of Concerned Scientists). Most renewable energy sources however, produce almost no emissions.

Right now, there is a global demand to use renewable energy over non-renewable energy. We must act now to try and reduce the harmful environmental effects produced from nonrenewable energy sources. Some other causes to switch to renewable energy sources are that nonrenewable energy sources have the following harmful effects: air and water pollution, public health damage, habitat loss, harmful emissions, etc...

---

5 Simple Tips to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

1. Shut the windows when the AC is on

2. Always do full loads of laundry

3. Keep the room temperature moderate

4. Unplug electronics not in use

5. Switch to LED Bulbs