Energy consumption is the largest contributor to our ecological footprint, which has increased 700% between 1961 and 2006. Most energy comes from burning fossil fuels, a non-renewable resource that causes problems like global warming, acid rain, and health issues. To reduce our footprint, we should consider alternative energy sources like solar energy. Solar panels can be installed in homes and solar lights used outside, providing environmentally-friendly power options.

1. Reduce Your Ecological
Footprint!
Think Alternative Energy
Sources Now!!
Energy consumption is the largest
contributor of our ecological footprint-
the measure of demand that human’s
place on nature.
The energy component of our ecological footprint has
increased about 700% between 1961 and 2006.
Most energy consumption comes from the burning of fossil fuels~ a
non- renewable resource that contributes to global warming, acid rain,
and even bone and lung disease!
Instead of fossil fuels consider alternative energy sources like solar energy. Solar
panels are environmentally safe and can be purchased for your home! Solar
powered lights for outside your home are a great option as well.

2. Reduce Your Ecological Footprint! Think Alternative Energy
Sources Now!!
References
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