Facts gathered from a study conducted by the University
of Illinois, the International Energy Agency, and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
use energy Wisely
Using electricity or driving a car does have
an effect on the environment, but by using
energy wisely we can prevent waste and
reduce carbon dioxide (CO
2
) emissions.
CO
2
is a greenhouse gas that accumulates in the Earth’s
atmosphere, trapping heat from the sun and keeping
the planet warm. CO
2
comes, in part, from the burning
of fossil fuels, such as coal and gasoline, to generate
electricity for use in our homes and to power our cars.
The amount of CO
2
in our atmosphere has increased
over the past century, and the majority of scientists
questioned in a recent international study agree that
global temperatures have risen dramatically compared
with levels from the 1800s, with human activity being
a significant contributing factor. According to the
International Energy Agency, a warmer Earth may lead
to changes in rainfall patterns, a rise in sea level, and a
wide range of impacts on plants, wildlife, and humans.
A good way to visualize CO
2
is to imagine that
1kg of CO
2
would fill up 1566 soda cans (0,35l),
or a box 0,8m high, 0,8m wide and 0,8m deep.
Belkin Conserve products can help you
do your part to use energy wisely.
use less, Save More, Feel Good.
