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===The majority of energy comes from [[fossil fuels]], which are the main cause of [[climate change]].=== | ===The majority of energy comes from [[fossil fuels]], which are the main cause of [[climate change]].=== | ||
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[[File: energy-usage-by-source.png|border|alt=Energy sources]] | [[File: energy-usage-by-source.png|border|right|alt=Energy sources]] | ||
{{minor|Fossil fuels include coal, oil and natural gas.}} | {{minor|Fossil fuels include coal, oil and natural gas.}} | ||
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{{minor|We could probably cut out half of all energy consumption while barely losing any quality of life. It just requires some planning (both individually and as a society).}} | {{minor|We could probably cut out half of all energy consumption while barely losing any quality of life. It just requires some planning (both individually and as a society).}} | ||
===Transportation=== | |||
Some things that would help: | Some things that would help: | ||
* [[Walkability]] - <small>organizing neighborhoods so things are in optimal locations, so people don't have to drive as far as often.</small> | * [[Walkability]] - <small>organizing neighborhoods so things are in optimal locations, so people don't have to drive as far as often.</small> | ||
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* [[Carpooling]] - <small>yes, this takes some effort and coordination.</small> | * [[Carpooling]] - <small>yes, this takes some effort and coordination.</small> | ||
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Most energy is used for [[heating]] - or in some warmer parts of the world, [[cooling]]. Energy-saving solutions haven't been added to this wiki ''yet''.{{rn}} | Most energy is used for [[heating]] - or in some warmer parts of the world, [[cooling]]. Energy-saving solutions haven't been added to this wiki ''yet''.{{rn}} | ||
A common misconception is that "saving energy" is all about turning off lights, turning off computers, etc. Those actions may be worthwhile but don't actually make a ''big'' difference. '''Other''' personal lifestyle choices do: | A common misconception is that "saving energy" is all about turning off lights, turning off computers, etc. Those actions may be worthwhile but don't actually make a ''big'' difference. '''Other''' personal lifestyle choices do: | ||
===Consumerism=== | |||
More than a third of energy demand{{x|commercial vehicles + industrial/manufacturing + ''some'' commercial spaces}} is affected by '''what people buy''', and '''how much''' of it. | More than a third of energy demand{{x|commercial vehicles + industrial/manufacturing + ''some'' commercial spaces}} is affected by '''what people buy''', and '''how much''' of it. | ||