Question

What are the steps to reduce consumption of coal and petroleum?

Answer 1

Coal :

1. It is mostly used to generate power. As a result, if we can save power, we will naturally lower our coal consumption.

Petroleum :

1. Its products are used for cooking, and petrol and diesel are used as motor vehicle fuel, therefore if we can save on kerosene, petrol, and diesel, we would be able to lower our petroleum consumption.

A few steps which can be taken are:

1. Use of solar energy- It is recommended that solar cookers, solar water heaters, and solar panels be used to save fuels.
2. Use of energy-efficient appliances- Instead of standard filament-type electric bulbs, Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) and fluorescent tube lights should be used because CFL and tube lights consume much less electric energy as compared to other electric bulbs.
3. Biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel are often used.
4. Taking public transportation or carpooling to save fuel like petroleum.
5. Reducing households' utilization of electricity.