The Impact of Renewable Energy on Health and Wellbeing
- Gurshaan Singh
- May 27, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 31
Renewable energy is a revolutionary advocate of clean and green energy pushing the case ahead. The human factor, which is often ignored, is a notable advantage necessary to be healthy and sound. Exemplifying renewable energy is imperative in the quest for wellness for all.
Let's talk about Renewable and Non-Renewable energy. Some of the best renewable energy sources include solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass. It is naturally replenished and has a mild impact on the environment when used for the production of energy.Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of non-renewable energy and are extracted, and they produce a high density of energy. However, it is a resource that is limited, heavily causing environmental pollution and carbon emissions, it triggers climate change. The transition from non-renewable to renewable energy sources is required in the long run to ensure the sustainability processes of the environment and the irons tied to the environment.
Burning fossil fuels is a major source of air pollutants. Each year, millions of people die early from respiratory and cardiovascular diseases brought on by these pollutants. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for approximately 7 million deaths annually.
The transformational renewable energy ventures created in conjunction with local communities frequently result in an added feeling of ownership and resilience. Powers such as cooperative solar farms, which can be controlled by the residents, surely give off the residents enriched energy generating methods and financial benefits. Cooperative initiation preserves and strengthens intra-community solidarity, and thus, it becomes a perpetrator of mental peace and social stability, fomenting communal bonds. It is commonly observed that people who are involved feel more connected to and actively involved in their communities.
Approaches taken by both the government and individuals can reduce environmental impact significantly. The adoption of sustainability practices (for example, energy consumption reduction, recycling, waste minimization, and usingeco-friendly products) can largely decrease the environmental impact on human beings. Also, collective efforts of the community, like tree planting, clean-up drives, and promoting public transport contribute to mitigating environmental hazards.
As we keep on exploring greener energy and uncover innovations to ensure a healthier and more sustainable future for the rest of the species. We see that the renewable energy put together shows both the environmental aspect and the public health side. We should wholeheartedly support the switch to renewable energy because this stepping stone is important to the establishment of new sustainable human targets in health and environmental conservation.
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