Conserving resources for the future

***image1***This would not be the end of fossil fuels. The world’s coal resources are much larger, and there are vast amounts of unconventional fossil fuels, such as shale oil, tar sands and natural gas trapped in ice beneath the ocean.

 Currently, these energy resources would produce much harm to the environment and would be very expensive to use. In the future, ways may be found to use some or all of these resources economically and without undue damage to the environment. Advanced technologies may be developed to produce clean, economical energy from other sources. In the meantime, it makes sense to use fossil resources such as oil more efficiently to reduce environmental impacts and buy time to develop new and better energy sources.

Being a fuel-economy conscious consumer doesn’t mean buying a car you don’t want. It means shopping around to find a vehicle that gives you all the features you want with the best fuel economy.

This will not only help conserve fuel today, but will signal carmakers to use advanced technology to make cars even more energy efficient in the future.
October is Energy Awareness Month.  You have the power to conserve energy. You can make a difference by saving energy.

(Courtesy of the 435th Civil Engineer Squadron)