Why to Conserve
The world needs your help. Greenhouse gas emissions are soaring, pollution is worsening, and our energy supplies are dwindling.
The good news? You can be a part of the solution by making energy conservation a part of your life.
Top Reasons to Conserve
- Protect the Earth: Energy conservation helps prevent global warming, air and water pollution, acid rain, and other environmental problems caused by energy production and consumption.
- Make Stuff Last: Appliances and home electronics last longer when they are used less often.
- Help the U.S.: By conserving energy, you’ll help reduce our dependence on foreign energy supplies.
- Save Our Streams: Water conservation helps protect our rivers and streams.
- Safeguard Our Future: Most of the energy we currently use is nonrenewable, so it’s important that we don’t use more than our share. The more energy we consume, the less is available for our children and grandchildren.
- Preserve Penn State Pride: Funds used to purchase energy are not available for other University initiatives.
- Build a Better Life: The conservation habits encouraged at Penn State will enhance the environmental awareness and financial health of our graduates.
- Add It All Up: While individual conservation efforts may seem insignificant, a University-wide effort will have a noticeable impact on the local and state environment.
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