Question 10:
What are the environmental consequences of the increasing demand for energy?
What steps would you suggest to reduce energy consumption?
Answer:
Industrialization increases the demand for energy. Fossil fuels are easily
accessible sources of energy that fulfil this demand. The increased use
of fossil fuels has a harsh effect on the environment. Too much exploitation
of fossil fuels increases the level of green house gas content in the atmosphere,
resulting in global warming and a rise in the sea level.
It is not possible to completely reduce the consumption of fossil fuels. However,
some measures can be taken such as using electrical appliances wisely and not
wasting electricity. Unnecessary usage of water should be avoided. Public transport
system with mass transit must be adopted on a large scale. These small steps
may help in reducing the consumption of natural resources and conserving them.
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