Investigation of Energy Use of Environmental Impact

Abstract

Today, energy is one of the most basic inputs of all sectors. After the industrial revolutions, engine power has taken the place of muscle strength in the production and this process increased dependence on energy. In 1973-1974, after the oil crisis, concerns about energy supply security has increased. On the other hand, renewable energy sources has become even more important due to the limited reserves of fossil fuels and increasing environmental awareness. The policies implemented by Keynesian revolution which was experienced in the 1930s, is dictating consumption as an indicator of social welfare. Nowadays, almost all countries are in a race to become a consumer society. Surely more consumption is more production, more production is more energy use and the use of more energy means more carbon emissions. Ultimately, this process leads to environmental pollution. At this point the damage of carbon emissions into the environment has reached a significant size. A large part of carbon emissions derive from the use of fossil fuels in the energy sector and energy consumption increases carbon emissions are also increasing. In this study, data for the period 1990-2013 greenhouse gas emissions in Turkey and especially the causes of emissions from the energy and economic aspects of environmental impact are analyzed. As a result, Turkey in particular has the potential areas hydraulic energy, wind energy, solar energy and geothermal energy. Reducing the environmental damage caused by energy use, renewable energy sources have to be used effectively and efficiently.