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The Power of Saving: Simple Ways to Practice Energy Conservation and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

In modern times, air pollution, climate change, and global warming are the leading environmental concerns. The world is progressing at a rapid pace, and energy consumption is increasing by the day. In the United States, for instance, the average household consumes about 10,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually, which stands at four times the global average. The high energy consumption impacts the environment negatively, thus calling for action towards energy conservation. In this article, we explore the power of saving energy by practicing energy conservation and reduce carbon footprint. Why Practice Energy Conservation? The more energy we consume, the more significant our carbon footprints become. Carbon footprint refers to the amount of greenhouse gases we emit into the atmosphere due to our daily activities. The burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas releases carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere, trapping heat within the earth's atmosphere, cau...