Powering a Sustainable Future: Why Renewables Matter

Our planet is currently in deep trouble due to the growing issue of climate change. Who's the biggest culprit? Our reliance on fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and natural gas releases greenhouse gases, which get trapped and heat the planet. The good news is that we have powerful alternatives to these dirty and polluting sources: renewable energy. These sources allow us to convert sources of energy that aren’t fossil fuels into renewable energy. 

Utilizing the power of the sun (solar), wind, water (hydroelectric), and Earth's heat (geothermal) offers a way to preserve and protect the health of our planet. These energies, unlike fossil fuels, have very little effect on the environment and greenhouse gases, reducing the human population's carbon footprint by huge amounts. This reduces the effects of climate change, such as wild and dangerous changes in ecosystems, and extreme weather patterns.

Besides benefiting the climate, renewables also generate energy and economic benefits. They allow us to be less reliant on polluting global fuel markets, and they create stable and secure energy supplies. The renewable energy sector also leads to the creation of more jobs, which helps combat unemployment problems globally.

Switching to renewables not only helps our beloved planet now but also invests in a sustainable tomorrow. Every chance that we get to secure a better future for our planet, we must take and completely switch to renewable sources. By utilizing these clean energy technologies, we can rescue our planet, stabilize our climate, and make the world a more sustainable place for generations to come.

Source:

https://www.epa.gov/statelocalenergy/local-renewable-energy-benefits-and-resources , https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/raising-ambition/renewable-energy , https://www.energy.gov/eere/why-energy-innovation-matters