Not only do I help save energy and reduce air pollution, but also, I improve my health. As we learned in this course, fossil fuels will become depleted sometime in the next century. Our society relies so heavily on fossil fuels that if these predictions are true, we are headed for a disaster. Saving energy or finding alternative energy sources take on a greater importance. The other advantage this has is reducing air pollution.
Fossil fuels are a major contributor to air pollution in the form of smog and acid deposition.
By reducing my reliance on fossil fuel-burning vehicles, I help save energy and reduce air pollution. Also, I improve my health through exercise and breathing cleaner air. And finally, I will become an advocate for our environment. I will be gathering information about groups and organizations whose purpose is to advocate for our environment and possibly join and become involved with these organizations. I plan to take a more active role in local, state, and national environmental issues by voicing my support or opposition to any legislation.