Clean energy provides path to safer world free from extreme weather
When a country produces power from the sun or wind, it doesn’t have to rely on importing fuel from other countries. This can create more stable prices and fewer international conflicts over energy resources.
Two of the biggest problems facing the world today are climate change and inequitable access to energy. Many people still don’t have reliable electricity, while others use energy sources that harm the planet.
The good news is that clean energy can help solve both issues. Let’s discuss why clean energy is important and how it can make our world better.
Clean energy comes from natural sources like the sun, wind and water. Unlike oil and coal, these sources do not run out and do not pollute the air we breathe. The UN has set a goal called ‘Affordable and Clean Energy for All by 2030’.
This means the community of nations wants everyone to have access to energy that’s cheap, reliable and good for the environment. This goal is important because electricity improves the quality of our lives. It allows us to keep food fresh longer, study at night, and use a computer or smartphone.
Sadly, millions of people around the world live without electricity.
Some resort to dangerous methods like burning wood in their homes, which can make them sick. Switching to clean energy can help these people live healthier, more comfortable lives.
But clean energy isn’t just about helping individuals. It also helps fight climate change. When we burn oil and coal for energy, we release harmful gases into the atmosphere that warm up our planet. This leads to more extreme weather and rising sea levels. Clean energy produces little or no pollution, so it’s key to protecting the environment.
There’s some good news. Clean energy is creating jobs and helping economies grow.
In 2020, more than 12 million people worldwide will work in renewable energy.
As more countries invest in clean energy, this number is expected to grow, meaning more jobs and opportunities for people, especially in areas shifting away from old energy sources like coal.
Clean energy also makes countries less dependent on others. When a country produces power from the sun or wind, it doesn’t have to rely on importing fuel from other countries. This can create more stable prices and fewer international conflicts over energy resources.
Though the benefits of clean energy are clear, some people still worry that switching to clean energy will be too expensive or difficult.
Indeed, making big changes isn’t easy, but the long-term benefits are worth it.
On top of that, as technology improves, clean energy is becoming cheaper and more efficient.
Clean energy isn’t a fad or fashionable trend—it’s a necessary step in our journey to a better future. It can help fight climate change, create jobs and improve lives. The switch to clean energy will not happen overnight, but every step brings us closer to a cleaner, fairer and more sustainable world.
