Switching Off Your Lights Has a Bigger Impact Than You Might Think, Says New Study

Switching off lights, turning the television off at the mains and using cooler washing cycles could have a much bigger impact on reducing carbon dioxide emissions from power stations than previously thought, according to a new study published in the journal Energy Policy. The study shows that the figure used by government advisors to estimate the amount of carbon dioxide saved by reducing people's electricity consumption is up to 60 percent too low. So think twice about leaving the lights on in your bedroom or keeping your desktop on even thought the night. All these little things can help reduce Carbon Dioxide emissions coming from power plants. Turning the power off when not needed is a great way to conserve and best of all, it's simple and easy to do. Just remember to remind yourself to turn off the lights when you are leaving somewhere or when it is not needed. It is one of the easiest ways to reduce Co2 emissions and to make our world a better place.