$4.00 Gasoline
Something folks have been talking about lately is the possibility of $4 gasoline in our very near future. I'm not really a fan of paying more money for things, but I'm wondering if this is really such a bad thing for us as Americans/ citizens of the world. I think we all know that we need to stop polluting so much, and charging more money for gasoline is a good way to do that.
When I hear people talk about our energy future and global warming issues (they're intrinsically connected) I get really frustrated when people talk about the solution being a technology of the future. We have some simple strategies that we can do to address these problems and they essentially all point back to reduction and efficiency. Driving more efficient vehicles, tempering your thermostat and programing it properly, turning off equipment when not being used, carpooling, biking or walking for short distance travel, using high efficiency lighting and various other methods are simple ways of addressing global stewardship and energy reduction.
I just want to challenge you to look for ways reduce your energy consumption. Don't wait on others for the solution that comes from a magic wand. We can't live the way we are living right now. Let's, as Christians, set an example of stewardship and energy waste.
February 28th, 2011 - 22:20
I live close to my office in downtown LR. I drive some days. Walk there on snow days. Ride my bike to work too. I usually can keep a tank of gas for about three weeks. I keep my heat on from 60-65 degrees. We sleep under covers and dress warmer. I also try to buy local produce, meats and other groceries. Less fuel was used to get the goods to me.