UNIT 6
Exercise
Assess your use of fossil fuels, such as gasoline cars and fossil fuels used for heating your home.
Consider ways to reduce your use of fossil fuels. You can replace your gasoline car with an electric one, install solar panels or heat pumps for heating, or use public transportation and biking for commuting.
If transitioning to more sustainable energy sources is currently too much of a task for you, you can use fuels that are less harmful to the environment. For example, you can use bioethanol instead of gasoline for your car or use wood or pellets for heating.
Learn about how you can help promote the transition to more sustainable energy sources and how you can contribute to the community in reducing the use of fossil fuels.
Example
If your car has an engine problem, before throwing it away and buying a new one, consider repairing it. Repairing your car’s engine can reduce the need for new car production and thus reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with that production. You will also save money and reduce your impact on the environment. Consider finding a local mechanic who can perform the repair instead of buying a new car.