# ​Energy Outlook 

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/12/%e2%80%8benergy-outlook/
- Published: 2019-12-23T00:52:04-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

### A Growing Problem

It would be foolhardy for every country to turn a blind eye and ignore the problem
of [climate change](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/04/climate-change-the-time-for-action-is-now/).
All the while this infographic highlights the positive efforts which are being made
at a global level. All by leading environmental agencies to combat the issue. It
also indicates countries which have yet to make their pledge to the Organization
for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Making the pledge is not only 
important for taking steps to move forward and [reduce energy consumption](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/09/4-tips-to-reduce-energy-usage-at-home/).
This is important for the future because it will set up a precedent of environmentalism.

The history and predictions for future world energy consumption is apparent and 
clear: While the countries who have made their pledge to the OECD show a leveling
of the amount of energy used to 2040, those countries who have not made their pledge
will continue to steadily use more energy. The difference between the two is large.
In order to bridge the gap, countries will need to make investments in [renewable](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/04/environmental-concerns-keep-global-attention-focused-on-renewable-energy-sources/)
and ‘green’ energy using present and new methodologies. The graphics below discuss
these [new methods](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/05/solar-energy-fast-facts-stats-and-trends-you-need-to-know/).
Take a look!

[⌊Energy consumption and the need to reduce energy⌉⌊Energy consumption and the need
to reduce energy⌉[

By reading the [infographic](https://www.fuelfighter.co.uk/blog/energy-outlook-for-2040/),
it is easy to see that making investments now will help save the planet for future
generations. To be completely honest, we don’t need to wait for anyone. We can all
make an effort today to reduce our [energy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/03/greenbiz-4-conversations-about-energy-resilience/)
usage at home and work.

A couple of ways to reduce energy consumption include:

 * Switching off appliances rather than leaving them on ‘stand-by’ mode
 * Using rechargeable batteries
 * Being careful when it comes to [recycling](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/05/how-we-can-be-smarter-about-recycling-to-support-more-than-500k-jobs-equals-105-us-billion-industry/)

With small lifestyle [changes](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/05/ways-small-business-can-encourage-earth-friendly-practices/)
and large investments by the countries that have pledged, it is possible to save
the planet. When every country and its population gets on board and faces the climate
change challenges ahead, change will occur rapidly.