What are the environmental consequences of the increasing demand for energy ? What steps would you suggest to reduce energy consumption ?

Explanation

The energy demand is increasing day by day. Exploiting any source of energy may adversely affect the environment more or less.
For example, use of fossil fuels cause air pollution. It may lead to greenhouse effect, acid rain, etc. Use of Hydropower to generate electricity destroys large ecosystem.
Following steps are suggested to reduce energy consumption :
(1) Minimise the regular use of personal vehicles and use of public transport as far as possible.
(2 ) Maximise the use of pollution free source of energy.
(3) Use of eco-friendly fuels such as biogas, CNG, etc.
(4) Switch off the light, fan and other electric appliances, whenever not in use.
(5) Turn off the vehicles at traffic signal while waiting for green signal.
(6) Use of solar cooker, solar water heater.