The next doomsday scenario, if you would, is called peak oil—the end of the line in oil harvesting and production. Peak oil refers to the inevitable point in time when Earth can no longer cater to humankind’s hunger for carbon-based fuels, because there’s nothing left. For example, if 2010 would be the year all reserves would be depleted, oil production would then recede, and considering the fossil fuel need of an even bigger population by then, oil prices would go up in the sky, economies dependent on oil would crash in on themselves, and even wars in pursuit of resources could possibly occur.

Professionals and experts have all agreed peak oil is a phenomenon waiting around the corner. And for all of those who know what that means, high hopes are placed on today’s world leaders to make the right decisions immediately to preempt a fall out ridiculously caused by what everyone wants so much—oil.

1. Listen to yo mamma – turn out the lights when you leave the room and unplug any appliances you are not using! Seems basic but let’s face it – most people don’t practice this enough!

2. Invest in an efficiency water kit from your local efficiency provider, they don’t cost much and end up saving you quite a bit of money throughout the years to come. The initial price may put you off, but think rationally and logically.

3. Consider investing into natural power for your home. Home made solar power kits mean you can generate free energy.

4. Learn about wind systems – more and more of them are popping up everyday, there is NOTHING stopping you from building your own windmill, and it doesn’t cost much money or time to set one up. This means you’ll be able to power your appliances and electronics with free and clean power.

5. If you have a gas chugging, binge drinking, beast of a car – consider taking your ‘other’ car more often. Or if you don’t have another car, consider finally trading your money pit in for something like a hybrid or economy efficient king. Nobody says you have to lose your ‘style’ by doing something positive for the environment. Alternatively you could take advantage of public transport.

6. Treat yourself to a proper home audit – start with your lights. Make sure you install energy efficient light bulbs in the high use areas of your home. Might sound silly but also CLEAN your light bulbs – keeping them clean actually both ensures a crisp bright area and minimizes cost and lifecycle of each bulb.

7. Invest in the most hidden secret to home-owners… A caulking gun and some weather stripping and seals. Your home loses most of it’s heat through the cracks of your walls, windows, and doors. Sealing every single leak is going to ensure your home is cozy, retains heat, and uses less electricity to help minimize your bills.

8. When you use your oven to cook – rather basic but LEAVE IT OPEN when you are finished with your cooking. Why just let the warm air sit there in your closed over – use it to both lengthen the great aromas that you just created, and the time the areas surrounding the kitchen stay warm.

9. During the colder seasons, do your best to minimize fuel usage to heat your place up. Skimping out on that last degree could potentially save you a lot of money. Humans sleep better when it is slightly chillier in the nights, go figure.

10. Keep your car’s tires pressured to the accepted value, and when in stop-still traffic, simply turn off your engine. While trivial, you do save up on the petrol, engine wear (especially the clutch), and you reduce your carbon footprint.