Every day we burn large amounts of gasoline, oil, coal and natural gas. These important sources of energy power our cars, run our businesses and provide electricity. But burning these fossil fuels also produces harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

Like the glass in a greenhouse, these gases collect in the atmosphere and create a barrier that prevents the earth’s excess heat from escaping. As the barrier grows, the earth’s temperature increases. This is magnifying the natural greenhouse effect and the result is climate change.

We now consume petroleum products at a tremendous rate. Burning fuel in our cars, factories and power plants has pumped billions of tonnes of microscopic particles and greenhouse gases into our atmosphere, fundamentally changing its composition. Switching from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources is vital to protect our atmosphere and climate.