This will never change with voluntary effort. Only WWII style rationing will curb energy use. The people of the US are energy gluttons compared to the rest of the world. People will not change their lifestyle unless they have no choice. About five or six years ago we had mandatory water rationing and many areas exceeded their conservation goals. Last summer Governor Newsom asked for a 15% voluntary water usage reduction, he got 1.5%.

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