As the December 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen approaches, the debate over how to stop the acceleration of climate change is going to heat up. The main focus of the meeting in Copenhagen is on cutting carbon emissions, a natural and man-made greenhouse gas. Why the focus on greenhouse gas emissions, specifically carbon?
Climate change occurs due to the “greenhouse effect” or “global warming”, which is a natural phenomenon that sustains the temperature of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere. Without a natural “greenhouse effect”, life would not be possible on Earth. With the addition of unnatural, man-made gases in the atmosphere, this natural process has accelerated. Most reputable scientists agree that the addition of man-made greenhouse gases into the atmosphere has accelerated a drastic change in the planet’s climate that if unchecked will cause serious global problems.
What causes unnatural carbon emissions? There are many causes of unnatural carbon emissions like fuel burning transportation and power plants, 2 leading carbon emitters. So is electric transportation the answer to lowered greenhouse gases? Sort of, but that will still constitute a plug and an electric outlet. Meaning – they would still be pulling power from the grid. Thus, creating a need for even more electric power and more power plants to produce that electricity. Well, should alternative energy resources be sought in place of coal or nuclear power plants? Alternative energy resources are continuously being sought, but they are most likely a long way off from actualization. So, where should global leaders focus their energy in order to responsibly cut global carbon emissions? How about an energy resource that has been ignored for far too long. Â
In 2008, more than 3.3 Trillion pounds of man-made, unnatural CO2 emissions can be attributed to vampire energy loss. As you know, vampire energy loss occurs when an electronic device continues to consume energy when not in use. This wasted electricity contributes to CO2 emissions even when your electronics are not being used! That wasted energy cost more than $256 Billion in 2008. That’s a lot of CO2 and a lot of cash for nothing. How about harnessing that waste and putting it back into the power supply? Sounds too obvious – too easy, right? How can slaying vampire energy loss be accomplished on a global level where nations’ electric grids and power plants are not aligned with or under any one global manager?
The most prolific energy consuming products on the planet are electronic and semiconductor products like your mobile phone, laptop and other devices that require a battery to be charged by electricity in order to function. In fact, 500 Billion were produced, sold and used in 2008 alone. That’s significant. All of those devices (that are not Vampire Proofâ„¢) suffer from vampire energy loss. A Vampire Proofâ„¢ electronic slays vampire energy loss and does not waste unused energy. Because, as you know, Vampire Energy Loss Sucks!
The world has an opportunity in December to commit to cutting carbon emissions by mandating zero vampire energy loss in new electronic and semiconductor products. This is where immediate realization of lowered carbon emissions can be found and should be the focus in December in Copenhagen.
to fund and implement smart grid technology on the distribution side? Do manufacturers take the lead to make sure they are supplying the most energy efficient products possible with available technology? Or, do consumers expect their new electronic and appliance products to already be as energy efficient as possible? Or, should global citizens take it upon themselves to use their energy wisely by ensuring they buy the most energy efficient products on the market?
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