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 1 pound
of CO
2
would fill up 710 soda cans (12oz), or a box
2-feet high, 2-feet wide, and 2-feet deep.
Belkin Conserve products can help you do your part to
use energy wisely.
Use less, Save more, feel Good.
Facts gathered from a study conducted by the University
of Illinois, the International Energy Agency, and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency.
