Energy Efficiency
With many of the planets natural resources dwindling, energy efficiency is more important than ever before. Anything that can be done to reduce the amount of energy that is consumed has advantages not only for personal finances, but for the planet as a whole. Fortunately, there are a number of ways this can be accomplished.
Homes can be a great example of energy efficiency, if properly outfitted. Solar energy can go a long way towards making a house self sufficient. Depending on your location, a quality solar power system can actually eliminate the need to be connected to the community power grid.
Reducing the amount of automobile use is also a great path towards energy efficiency. The less we drive the less gas we use. And the less gas we use the fewer the toxins that are put into the air and the less we have to rely on fossil fuel based energy.