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The International Energy Agency has released its 2009 Energy Outlook report, and along with its findings had harsh words for those clinging to a fossil fuel paradigm.

The IEA unveiled its own solution steps toward reducing carbon emissions and changing the energy landscape. With an estimated $10.5 trillion investment, the Agency called for greatly expanded renewables, biofuels and nuclear energy use to offset fossil fuel reliance. Additionally, the IEA called for 57 percent of the reduction to come from simple energy efficiency measures.

Gains can certainly be realized through energy efficiency. Simple actions taken per household, such as buying more fuel efficient vehicles, maintaining vehicles, and using energy efficient appliances and light fixtures can acheive great steps toward responsible stewardship of energy.