Environmental Benefits Of Energy Conservation:
- Reduced surface and groundwater pollution
- Reduction in land and wildlife disruption caused due to building equipment and roadways necessary for extracting fossil fuels and producing useable energy.
- Fewer opportunities for oil spills during transportation.
- Conserve the earth’s natural resources and protect ecosystems from destruction.
- Reduce the amount of toxic fumes released by power plants
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