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Coastal areas are a focus of conservation efforts because they support a variety of wildlife. They are also important for a number of migrating species. The loss of coastal habitats, therefore, affects a number of different species, causing conservationists to focus on their preservation.

Conservation efforts have had a positive impact on ecosystems that have been previously harmed due to human activity. Conservation efforts have helped preserve and even restore habitats that had been damaged or threatened by human activity. They have also helped protect endangered species.

Government programs aim to increase incentives for consumers and producers to move toward energy efficiency. Energy efficient products are marked with a label designating them as such under the Energy Star program. This helps consumers make informed decisions when buying products that consume energy. The Alliance to Save Energy is a coalition of businesses that work together to effect policy changes that will improve energy efficiency.

Increased energy efficiency allows for the same level of service to be achieved with reduced energy use. Energy use is associated with greenhouse gas emissions, so by decreasing energy use greenhouse gas emissions will be decreased as well. Nonrenewable resources that are used for energy production, such as coal and oil are used at a slower rate with greater energy efficiency as well. Increased energy efficiency results in lower costs for energy consumers.

Both the National Wildlife Refuge System and the Pacific Region Coastal Program are programs that provide habitats for wildlife. The National Wildlife Refuge System occurs throughout the country, while the Pacific Region Coastal Program is focused on conservation efforts along the Pacific Coast. The Pacific Region Coastal Program is focused on restoring wetlands and forests for use as a wildlife habitat, while the National Wildlife Refuge System is focused on retaining areas for wildlife habitats.