Conservation of Fossil Fuels

• Fossil fuels are exhaustible — must use judiciously.
• Fuel efficiency — better stoves, vehicles, insulation.
• Alternatives — solar, wind, hydro, biogas.
• Reduce, reuse, recycle; switch off engines at signals.

1. Why conserve — limited reserves; pollution and climate impact.
2. Save fuel — carpool, public transport, CNG vehicles, regular vehicle servicing.
3. Efficient appliances — ISI marked LPG stove; pressure cooker saves fuel.
4. Renewable alternatives — solar water heater, windmills, biogas from waste.
5. Petroleum conservation — Bharat Stage norms; reduce plastic (also saves oil).
6. Real world — Odd-even traffic rules; LED bulbs reduce electricity from coal plants.

Household plan to reduce LPG use

Step 1 — Use pressure cooker for rice/dal (less time/gas).
Step 2 — Soak lentils before cooking.
Step 3 — Keep flame blue (complete combustion), cover vessels.
Step 4 — Regular burner cleaning — saves ~15–20% fuel.

• Assuming individual saving doesn't matter (collective impact huge).
• Misconception: renewable energy replaces all needs instantly (transition takes time).
• Leaving vehicle engine idling at long signals wastes fuel.
• Burning plastic for heat (toxic fumes; wastes petrochemical resource).

• Why should we conserve fossil fuels?
• Suggest three ways to save petrol/diesel.
• Name two renewable energy sources.

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