Energy use and Possible Changes in Our lifestyle to Meet the Energy Need of Tommorrow

Abstract

The world wide economy is driven by huge amounts of energy. The nature is gifted with abundance of renewable energy sources with it but unfortunately mankind does not have economical as well as efficient mechanism to tap the potential of non conventional sources of energy. While the traditional methods can dependably produce cost effective energy in significant quantity, the environmental side effects (Green house effect and global warming) and other issues (rise in prices and shortage of resources) are rendering them increasingly problematic. Burning fossil fuels raises the level of carbon dioxide in atmosphere and carbon dioxide is major contributor to Green House Effect and Global warming. Rather than sending hard-earned cash to offset companies, we need to examine our lifestyles and consumptive behaviour. We must all do what we practically can, to cut down or avoid carbon emissions .We may not be able to reduce global warming, end pollution and save endangered species single handedly but by choosing to live an earth friendly lifestyle, we can do a lot everyday to achieve these goals. This paper reviews the need to do change in social setup , the changes we can do in our daily lifestyle to meet the energy need of tomorrow , the possible barriers in it and in brief concept of green living is also being discussed. By making wise choices about how we live and the amount of energy and net resources we consume, we can help protect Environment and save Planet Earth.