Science 10 with CSS teacher

As mentioned, scientists and engineers are working hard to evolve our sources of energy.

Given that, as an energy consumer, you are definitely part of the solution. 

The impact you have on our planet with your lifestyle can be called your "footprint" (referred to as "energy footprint," "carbon footprint," "ecological footprint," or "environmental footprint."

Leaving a big footprint means that your lifestyle leaves the Earth significantly worse off. To have a small "footprint" means that you don't negatively impact the Earth's resources as much.