Like food, air, and water, energy is essential to human existence. The hopes of billions for a better life depend on plentiful and accessible sources of energy. But with the world’s population fast approaching seven billion, how do we meet the growing demand for energy in a responsible, equitable, and sustainable way? It’s a question we must ask ourselves as a society and as individuals. That’s why National Geographic, in partnership* with Shell, is launching The Great Energy Challenge.
The Great Energy Challenge is an important three-year National Geographic initiative designed to help all of us better understand the breadth and depth of our current energy situation.
National Geographic has assembled some of the world’s foremost researchers and scientists to help tackle the challenge. Led by Thomas Lovejoy, a National Geographic conservation fellow and renowned biologist, the team of advisers will work together to identify and provide support for projects focused on innovative energy solutions.
- Use the cutting-edge online Personal Energy Meter to measure your energy consumption and share your score with your friends.
- Find energy projects and initiatives around the world, and become an advocate by making a donation, volunteering, or just spreading the word. http://www.actionatlas.org/energy
- Achieve your ideal “energy weight” by following a month-by-month “diet.” http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/energy/great-energy-challenge/energy-diet/
- Read energy news, try our quizzes, and explore http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy
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