Renewable energy sources have the potential to significantly mitigate global warming and protect the environment. Unlike fossil fuels, which release greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) when burned, renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal power generate electricity without emitting these harmful gases. By reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to renewable energy, we can reduce CO2 emissions and slow down the rate of global warming.

In the future, it is crucial to prioritize the use of renewable energy sources to protect the environment and combat climate change. Solar and wind power, in particular, have seen tremendous growth and technological advancements, making them increasingly cost-effective and efficient. Additionally, investing in energy storage technologies can help address the intermittent nature of some renewable sources, ensuring a reliable and consistent energy supply. Furthermore, improving energy efficiency across sectors like transportation, industry, and buildings is essential to reducing energy consumption and minimizing environmental impact. By embracing a mix of renewable energy sources and enhancing energy efficiency, we can work towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy future.

Dr Gaurav H Tandon thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Rk Naresh Gaurav H Tandon Yes, renewable energy can help to reduce global warming because it produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional fossil fuels. Types of renewable energy that can be used to protect the environment in the future include solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, and biomass. These sources of energy are sustainable and do not contribute to the depletion of natural resources or the pollution of the environment. Additionally, energy can be harnessed from oceans in various forms such as tidal energy, wave energy, ocean thermal energy, and offshore wind energy. Tidal energy is generated by the movement of tides, which is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. This energy can be captured using tidal turbines that are installed in areas with high tidal currents. Wave energy is generated b the movement of waves, which is caused by the wind blowing over the bysurface of the ocean. This energy can be captured using wave energy converters that convert the motion of waves into electricity. Ocean thermal energy is generated by the temperature difference between the warm surface water and the cold deep water in the ocean. This energy can be captured using ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) systems that use a heat exchanger to transfer heat from warm surface water to cold deep water. Offshore wind energy is generated by wind turbines that are installed in the ocean. Offshore wind farms can generate more electricity than onshore wind farms because the wind speeds are higher and more consistent offshore. Overall, ocean energy has the potential to provide a significant amount of renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, there are still technical and economic challenges that need to be addressed to make ocean energy a viable source of renewable energy.

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Renewable energy sources which are available in abundance all around us, provided by the sun, wind, water, waste, and heat from the Earth are replenished by nature and emit little to no greenhouse gases or pollutants into the air. Renewable and energy efficiency, boosted by substantial electrification, can provide over 90% of the necessary reductions in energy-related carbon emissions. Renewable energy comes from the Earth's natural resources – sunlight, wind, waves, the tides and geothermal heat from deep within our planet. It has two great advantages: unlike oil, coal and gas, it will never run out, and it's clean it doesn't pollute the planet or cause dangerous climate change. There is no path to protecting the climate without dramatically changing how we produce and use electricity: nearly 40% of US CO2 pollution comes from power plants burning fossil fuels. But we can turn things around. Renewable energy minimizes carbon pollution and has a much lower impact on our environment. Renewable energy can be solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, or biomass. On the other hand, fossil fuels can be natural gas, coal, and oil. Fossil fuels also emit CO2 when burned, contributing to greenhouse gasses and ultimately climate change. This is where lines can blur between energy sources. The increased deployment of renewable could reduce energy intensity in some countries by 5 to 10 per cent by 2030, compared to business as usual. When energy efficiency and renewable energy potentials are considered in parallel, total global energy demand could be reduced by 25 per cent by 2030. In it renewable energy surpasses fossil fuels for electricity generation shortly after 2030. Renewable energy then dominates electricity generation by the 2050s, but even with an outlook that stretches to the end of the century, electricity doesn't pass 60% of “final energy” use.When it comes to energy efficiency, renewable energy is generally more efficient than non-renewable energy. The energy we get from wind, the sun, and hydro turbines can be reused without relying on an exhaustible or finite element.Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are intermittent and depend on weather conditions, which makes them less reliable than fossil fuels. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind have grown rapidly in recent years, but they still only account for around 11% of global energy consumption. Sustainable energy, such as wind and solar energy, creates zero carbon emissions that can harm the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. It offsets the need for fossil fuels, which are actively increasing climate change and polluting our earth.Solar energy, much like wind, is one of the most sustainable energy sources currently available. In fact, given its modular and scalable nature where it can be utilized as part of massive solar fields or mounted on individual homes it may be the most practical form of sustainable energy in use today. Solar energy is the most abundant of all energy resources and can even be harnessed in cloudy weather. The rate at which solar energy is intercepted by the Earth is about 10,000 times greater than the rate at which humankind consumes energy.

Exactly, renewable energy sources have the potential to significantly reduce the impact of global warming (GW) as compared to other energy sources.

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Switching to clean sources of energy, such as wind and solar, thus helps address not only climate change but also air pollution and health. In any discussion about climate change, renewable energy usually tops the list of changes the world can implement to stave off the worst effects of rising temperatures. That's because renewable energy sources such as solar and wind doesn’t emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. There is no path to protecting the climate without dramatically changing how we produce and use electricity: nearly 40% of US CO2 pollution comes from power plants burning fossil fuels. But we can turn things around. Renewable energy minimizes carbon pollution and has a much lower impact on our environment. Environmental and economic benefits of using renewable energy include: Generating energy that produces no greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and reduces some types of air pollution. Diversifying energy supply and reducing dependence on imported fuels. Wind energy is one of the most sustainable forms of energy currently available. It harnesses the power of naturally moving air to spin wind turbines, which in turn generate electricity. Not only is this great because it provides a regenerative form of energy, but it also does so without greenhouse gas emissions. Renewable and energy efficiency, boosted by substantial electrification, can provide over 90% of the necessary reductions in energy-related carbon emissions.