The BP Statistical Review of World Energy in June measured total global oil at 188.8 million tonnes, from proved oil resources at the end of 2010. This is only enough for oil to last for the next 46.2 years, What measures should be taken to conserve oil ? What will happen if we do not conserve it ?

Explanation

i) Measures to be taken to conserve oil :
1) Cultivate the habit of walking, riding bicycle.
3) Increase the utilization of alternative energy resources like solar power, wing power and tidal power.
4) Fuel efficient engines should be introduced in automobiles.
5) Introducing CNG vehicles in all parts of the country.
6) Introducing solar, solar battery vehicles to reduce the usage of fossil fuels.
7) Exploring more bio-fuel plants so as to reduce the usage of fossil fuels.
ii) If we do not conserve oil :
1) All the fossil fuels would be exhausted. This causes a great damage to our coming generations.
2) All vehicles and industries which depend on oil will be stopped soon.
3) Millions of people, who are working in oil based industries will lose their livelihood.
4) As a result, the economy of a nation crashed down.