Energy efficiency
An electric car charging
With energy consumption rising, it is important that industry, transportation and householders use energy more efficiently so that less is wasted.
We can all help by making changes to our lifestyles and our houses, for example by:
- Walking, cycling, or using public transport rather than fossil-fuel powered cars
- Reducing the number of aircraft journeys taken
- Using smaller, more energy-efficient cars or electric cars
- Switching off lights, power sockets, phone chargers and TVs when not in use
- Recycling and reusing plastics and oil-based products
- Using energy-efficient light bulbs and rechargeable batteries
- Insulating house roofs, blocking draughts and using double-glazing and energy-efficient heating systems
- Considering installing solar panels or switching to an electricity supplier, that supplies green electricity
Question
Describe strategies to manage the impact of climate change.
- Countries switch from fossil fuels to alternative sources of energy e.g. wind power.
- Many governments signed the Paris Agreement, committing them to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Bus lanes and cycle lanes encourage people not to use their car.
- Recycle and reuse plastics. The UK Government now levy a charge of 5p for every carrier bag to reduce plastic.
- Local councils supply bins to help householders recycle.
- Install solar panels on house roof to generate renewable energy.
