How does green energy affect climate change and impact of green energy on global environment?
Contrary to fossil fuels, green energy does not have any operational carbon emissions. It does have some embodied emissions, occurring during the production of the green technology (e.g. wind turbine). However, overall and over the whole lifecycle green energy comes with mush less carbon emissions when compared to fossil fuel technology and therefore has a profound impact on climate change.
Clean energy is good for the environment because it does not produce the harmful emissions that lead to climate change. Climate change including extreme weather and sea-level rise causes drought, wildfires, flooding, poverty and displacement, food insecurity, health risks, and species loss. 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. Generating electricity and heat by burning fossil fuels coal, oil, or gas causes a large chunk of the greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide that blanket the Earth and trap the sun's heat. That's because renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, don't emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. 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. Green means to continually improve upon the manner that resources are utilized that results in reduced impacts to human health and the environment and is done without sacrificing the current and future needs of our world. Fossil fuels coal, oil and gas are by far the largest contributor to global climate change, accounting for over 75 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 90 per cent of all carbon dioxide emissions.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. Creating economic development and jobs in manufacturing, installation, and more. The environmental problems directly related to energy production and consumption includes air pollution, climate change, water pollution, thermal pollution, and solid waste disposal. The emission of air pollutants from fossil fuel combustion is the major cause of urban air pollution. Electricity from renewable energy sources produces between 90-99% less greenhouse gases (GHGs) compared with coal-fired plants and causes 70-90% less pollution. Focusing on renewable energy sources other than fossil fuels and coals might help in avoiding environmental impacts, specifically from air pollution and GHGs. Long term exposure of such pollution can contribute to severe health related diseases. In this case, non- combustion based green energy is able to produce very less amount of pollution compared to the fossil fuels as well as conserve the factors that affect sustainable development.
In fact, nowadays, in modern world and with regard to the growth and development of the new technologies, the ecognition of the correct ecosystem concepts due to its conceptual framework and the relationship between its various structural and functional parts in natural systems, in the implementation of appropriate management patterns for the utilization of clean energy sourcee to achieve the sustainable development goals and establish a green economy, it is considered an undisputed/without question strategy and definitive roadmap.
Therefore, it is obviously that moving this path increases the acceleration of the growth and development of the green economy and the sustainability of the ecosystem, and leaving this path increases the speed of global man-made/anthropogenesis environmental crises.
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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. That's because renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, don't emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. Renewable energy is a critical solution in combating climate change. By transitioning to a low-carbon energy mix, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security, and provide millions of people access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy. Generating electricity and heat by burning fossil fuels – coal, oil, or gas – causes a large chunk of the greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide that blanket the Earth and trap the sun's heat. Green means to continually improve upon the manner that resources are utilized that results in reduced impacts to human health and the environment and is done without sacrificing the current and future needs of our world. Green energy provides real benefits for the environment since the power comes from natural resources such as sunlight, wind and water. Constantly replenished, these energy sources are the direct opposite of the unsustainable, carbon emitting fossil fuels that have powered us for over a century. We use a lot of energy in our homes and commercial buildings. In fact, studies show that the energy supply sector accounts for 35% of global emissions, the largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. Renewable and energy efficiency, boosted by substantial electrification, can provide over 90% of the necessary reductions in energy-related carbon emissions. Generating renewable energy creates far lower emissions than burning fossil fuels. Transitioning from fossil fuels, which currently account for the lion's share of emissions, to renewable energy is key to addressing the climate crisis. However, renewable sources such as wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and hydropower also have environmental impacts, some of which are significant. The exact type and intensity of environmental impacts varies depending on the specific technology used, the geographic location, and a number of other factors.The primary objective for deploying renewable energy in India is to advance economic development, improve energy security, improve access to energy, and mitigate climate change. The environmental problems directly related to energy production and consumption include air pollution, climate change, water pollution, thermal pollution, and solid waste disposal. Clean energy is good for the environment because it does not produce the harmful emissions that lead to climate change. Climate change including extreme weather and sea-level rise causes drought, wildfires, flooding, poverty and displacement, food insecurity, health risks, and species loss. Electricity from renewable energy sources produces between 90-99% less greenhouse gases (GHGs) compared with coal-fired plants and causes 70-90% less pollution. Focusing on renewable energy sources other than fossil fuels and coals might help in avoiding environmental impacts, specifically from air pollution and GHGs. Currently, too much of the global energy created uses sources that emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. As long as this practice continues, the warming effect caused by increased greenhouse gases in our atmosphere will harm ecosystems, animals, and human life on Earth.
Dear Dr. Rk Naresh.
Thanks so much for your for post and perceptive and well taken elaborations on renewable energy and its benefits for the whole humanity. As I see it, renewable energy is the energy of the future. Let me only add to your post and the perceptive and well taken elaborations on renewable energy it contains that renewable energy is a sine qua non condition for the existence of any sustainable development. Needless to say, the idea of sustainable development is implicitly contained in your post.
Fortunately enough, my country is investing a lot in several forms of renewable or green energy.
Green energy is important for the environment as it replaces the negative effects of fossil fuels with more environmentally-friendly alternatives. Derived from natural resources, green energy is also often renewable and clean, meaning that they emit no or few greenhouse gases and are often readily available. Long term exposure of such pollution can contribute to severe health related diseases. In this case, non- combustion based green energy is able to produce very less amount of pollution compared to the fossil fuels as well as conserve the factors that affect sustainable development. 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. Green energy plays a key role in the energy transition due to its low environmental impact. It offers an alternative to non-renewable energy and helps fight global warming by not producing greenhouse gases or increasing carbon emissions. Green living absolutely helps to prevent further climate change! Green living is a way to directly reduce the negative impacts of climate change as it encourages individuals to reduce their own carbon footprint, which collectively – can help reduce global temperatures.Renewable energy use less and inexpensive materials than other forms of energy. For instance, solar panels are now affordable because they are made of less expensive materials. In addition, the materials are affordable, safe, and effective in providing energy to our homes and offices. Using renewable energy can lead to several social impacts, including poverty elimination, climate change mitigation, and improving health by reducing pollution associated with gas emissions.
Energia verde é fundamental para sobrevivência do planeta. Os efeitos danosos das energias convencionais (não renováveis), tem transformado o modo de vida das pessoas, fauna e flora e instituições, através das mudanças climáticas. A energia renovável (agenda 2030 para o desenvolvimento sustentável, acabar com o fome, a pobreza, consumo e produção sustentável, e medidas urgentes sobre mudanças climáticas....), estando incluído o objetivo 7 - assegurar o acesso confiável, sustentável, moderno e a preço acessível para todos. A sustentabilidade ambiental, energética, versa sobre as energias renováveis, solar, eólica, hidrelétrica, biomassas, etc. Essa última tem se mostrado como grande fonte explorada e a explorar, em pesquisas atuais no mundo inteiro(bagaço de cana de açúcar, resíduos orgânicos domésticos, entre tantos outros) . Nesse contexto, as mudanças climáticas, tem afetado as pessoas, pelo calor intenso, mudança de vida; a vegetação, intensificando as queimadas naturais, os animais, diminuição das espécies por falta de alimentos e água e as queimadas; As nascentes, pelo desaparecimento ou diminuição da vazão de suas águas. Desse modo, todos devem atentar para a urgência a sobrevivência, fazendo uso da energia verde.
Green energy, encompassing renewable energy sources such as solar power, wind power, hydroelectric power, geothermal energy, and biomass, holds significant promise in reshaping the global energy landscape with minimal environmental repercussions. This presentation delves into the intricate interplay between green energy adoption, climate change mitigation, and the broader global environmental context.
However, the transition to green energy is not devoid of challenges:
Conclusion: Green energy presents a pivotal avenue for tackling climate change and enhancing global environmental sustainability. As we advance in harnessing these technologies, we must remain cognizant of the intricate balance between emissions reduction, environmental impacts, and the broader transition challenges that underpin the evolution toward a more sustainable energy future.
Green energy is important for the environment as it replaces the negative effects of fossil fuels with more environmentally-friendly alternatives. Derived from natural resources, green energy is also often renewable and clean, meaning that they emit no or few greenhouse gases and are often readily available. Clean energy is good for the environment because it does not produce the harmful emissions that lead to climate change. Climate change including extreme weather and sea-level rise causes drought, wildfires, flooding, poverty and displacement, food insecurity, health risks, and species loss. Long term exposure of such pollution can contribute to severe health related diseases. In this case, non- combustion based green energy is able to produce very less amount of pollution compared to the fossil fuels as well as conserve the factors that affect sustainable development. Often these terms are used interchangeably, but there are some differences. One thing that green, clean and renewable energy all have in common is that they're being increasingly used to generate electricity in order to phase out the use of fossil fuels, like coal and gas, which are a key cause of climate change. Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, emit little to no greenhouse gases, are readily available and in most cases cheaper than coal, oil or gas. Climate change energy production belongs to the main drivers of climate change, accounting for three-quarters of the world's total carbon emissions. A substantial portion of this can be attributed to fossil fuel activities, which release heavy amounts of GHGs into the atmosphere.
To maximize effects of green energy, developed countries have started to become carbon neutral in specific time lines. It is important for countries to harness natural forms of transforming energy from one form to electricity which is the most important form of energy spinning the wheels of modern industries. While encouraging developing nations to reduce carbon emissions and invest more on renewable like PV, Wind of Ocean currents etc developed nations are trying to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Sir you are most welcome, if possible I could do research with you to find ways to increase efficiency of solar panels through use of newer semiconductors similar to Perovskite thank you
On February 14, 2023, the European Parliament, in a tight vote (340 votes for, 279 against, and 21 abstentions) decided to only authorize, from 2035, the sale of vehicles emitting no CO2. In other words: ban on the sale of new vehicles equipped with combustion engines, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, or others; paving the way for 100% electric cars. However, for various reasons, industrial, technological, economic and even environmental, specialists and professionals openly criticize the new regulations the European Union wants to impose. The most virulent criticism comes from the manufacturers, as evidenced by the positions taken by their managers, such as Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, Olivier Zipse, CEO of BMW, and Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault, who find neither more nor less, that "the electric car imposed by law is not the solution".
See also:
https://www.researchgate.net/post/Electric_Vehicle_Battery_and_Rare_Earths_Technological_Economic_and_Environmental_Issues
Problem is, least developed and underdeveloped countries would still allow IC engines for many years to come. Renewable are the solutions to quickly make carbon neutral environment. So stress on increasing the number of installation to harness wind, solar, biogas, ocean current etc. Also more research needs to be done on PV Panels.
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 winds don’t emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. Electricity from renewable energy sources produces between 90-99% less greenhouse gases (GHGs) compared with coal-fired plants and causes 70-90% less pollution. Focusing on renewable energy sources other than fossil fuels and coals might help in avoiding environmental impacts, specifically from air pollution and GHGs. Clean energy technologies improve human health by reducing air pollution and water and soil contamination. A clean energy economy will lower rates of asthma, heart conditions, and other health issues related to climate change across the nation. Often these terms are used interchangeably, but there are some differences. One thing that green, clean and renewable energy all have in common is that they're being increasingly used to generate electricity in order to phase out the use of fossil fuels, like coal and gas, which are a key cause of climate change. Currently, too much of the global energy created uses sources that emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. As long as this practice continues, the warming effect caused by increased greenhouse gases in our atmosphere will harm ecosystems, animals, and human life on Earth. The environmental problems directly related to energy production and consumption includes air pollution, climate change, water pollution, thermal pollution, and solid waste disposal. The emission of air pollutants from fossil fuel combustion is the major cause of urban air pollution. Green living absolutely helps to prevent further climate change! Green living is a way to directly reduce the negative impacts of climate change as it encourages individuals to reduce their own carbon footprint, which collectively can help reduce global temperatures.One of the positive influences of a green environment is preserving natural resources. The principle echoed from this concept is reduced, reuse, and recycle, so as to reduce the potential for waste and pollution. If pollution is reduced, the ecosystem can be better maintained. Going green doesn't just benefit the planet it also helps us all save money, time and resources so that we can enjoy life more fully while making sure future generations have access to clean air and water too.
The recent report of the Commission of Inquiry of the French National Assembly "aiming to establish the reasons for the loss of sovereignty and energy independence of France", presented on Thursday, April 6, 2023, makes 30 recommendations, most largely in support of nuclear revival, but also in favor of hydroelectricity and the development of heating networks.
Read more on (in French):
https://www.lemondedelenergie.com/energie-france-a-pris-30-ans-retard-selon-commission-enquete-parlementaire/2023/04/07/
Two remarks when speaking of Energy Costs or National Energy Security: 1. LCOE does not have universal values, as is it a national variable, that depends on the socioeconomic, industrial, and environmental policies of the countries as well as on their natural and human resources and their Sovereign National Security Concerns. So no universal comparison can hold water. 2. Entering the environmental impacts and risk costs into the LCOE equation from various energy sources will lead to energy price configuration, for each country, within a sustainable environmental integration that include National Security Concerns.
Moral. Without explicitly considering the costs of environmental and National Security Concerns into the intrinsic prices of all energy sources, comparing the LCOEs is only a "False Equivalency" which only serves to maintain the different interested interpretations
See also:
https://www.researchgate.net/post/Energy_Renewable_Energy_and_Levelized_Cost_Of_Energy_LCOE_Paradoxes
Green energy is important for the environment as it replaces the negative effects of fossil fuels with more environmentally-friendly alternatives. Derived from natural resources, green energy is also often renewable and clean, meaning that they emit no or few greenhouse gases and are often readily available. Electricity from renewable energy sources produces between 90-99% less greenhouse gases (GHGs) compared with coal-fired plants and causes 70-90% less pollution. Focusing on renewable energy sources other than fossil fuels and coals might help in avoiding environmental impacts, specifically from air pollution and GHGs. Solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and geothermal power can provide energy without the planet-warming effects of fossil fuels. Long term exposure of such pollution can contribute to severe health related diseases. In this case, non- combustion based green energy is able to produce very less amount of pollution compared to the fossil fuels as well as conserve the factors that affect sustainable development. Clean energy technologies improve human health by reducing air pollution and water and soil contamination. A clean energy economy will lower rates of asthma, heart conditions, and other health issues related to climate change across the nation. 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. In a green economy, growth in employment and income are driven by public and private investment into such economic activities, infrastructure and assets that allow reduced carbon emissions and pollution, enhanced energy and resource efficiency, and prevention of the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Climate warming, ocean acidification, and sea level rise are global changes enhanced by the industry's emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO 2) and methane, and micro-particulate aerosols like black carbon. The main driver of climate change is the greenhouse effect. Some gases in the Earth's atmosphere act a bit like the glass in a greenhouse, trapping the sun's heat and stopping it from leaking back into space and causing global warming.
Dr Yann Miassi interesting discussion right here. Your take on this matter will be very interesting.
Electricity from renewable energy sources produces between 90-99% less greenhouse gases (GHGs) compared with coal-fired plants and causes 70-90% less pollution. Focusing on renewable energy sources other than fossil fuels and coals might help in avoiding environmental impacts, specifically from air pollution and GHGs. 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. Green energy is important for the environment as it replaces the negative effects of fossil fuels with more environmentally-friendly alternatives. Derived from natural resources, green energy is also often renewable and clean, meaning that they emit no or few greenhouse gases and are often readily available. The environmental problems directly related to energy production and consumption includes air pollution, climate change, water pollution, thermal pollution, and solid waste disposal. The emission of air pollutants from fossil fuel combustion is the major cause of urban air pollution. Using renewable energy can lead to several social impacts, including poverty elimination, climate change mitigation, and improving health by reducing pollution associated with gas emissions.
I would like to state that source of green energy may itself contribute to some degree of pollution. Besides, for solar PV Panels, conversion efficiency must be be increased. Actually solar power plants can only become viable if the same piece of land can generate equivalent electrical energy as power plants using fossil fuels!
Rk Naresh wrote "Electricity from renewable energy sources produces between 90-99% less greenhouse gases (GHGs) compared with coal-fired plants and causes 70-90% less pollution." Could you please provide readers with the source of these interesting figures? Thank you.
To save our planet, the implementation of green energy is very important
As we know we have to keep the global warming within limits, thus the importance of green energy to contribute to a carbon neutral environment cannot be overemphasised!
Clean energy is good for the environment because it does not produce the harmful emissions that lead to climate change. Climate change including extreme weather and sea-level rise causes drought, wildfires, flooding, poverty and displacement, food insecurity, health risks, and species loss. Electricity from renewable energy sources produces between 90-99% less greenhouse gases (GHGs) compared with coal-fired plants and causes 70-90% less pollution. Focusing on renewable energy sources other than fossil fuels and coals might help in avoiding environmental impacts, specifically from air pollution and GHGs. Solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and geothermal power can provide energy without the planet-warming effects of fossil fuels. 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. Long term exposure of such pollution can contribute to severe health related diseases. In this case, non- combustion based green energy is able to produce very less amount of pollution compared to the fossil fuels as well as conserve the factors that affect sustainable development. Burning fossil fuels generates greenhouse gas emissions that act like a blanket wrapped around the Earth, trapping the sun's heat and raising temperatures. The main greenhouse gases that are causing climate change include carbon dioxide and methane. Climate warming, ocean acidification, and sea level rise are global changes enhanced by the industry's emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO 2) and methane, and micro-particulate aerosols like black carbon.
Rk Naresh you are writing "Electricity from renewable energy sources produces between 90-99% less greenhouse gases (GHGs) compared with coal-fired plants and causes 70-90% less pollution." Could you please provide readers with the source of these interesting figures? Thank you.
"Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), by combining several energy resources, are considered as a crucial solution to decrease fossil fuel consumption and improve the environmental challenges. The existence of an alternative energy resource and the internal combustion engine together provides optimal power distribution among them to maximise power usage and minimise fuel consumption." Excerpt from:
Azim Mohseni, N., Bayati, N., & Ebel, T. (2023). Energy management strategies of hybrid electric vehicles: A comparative review. IET Smart Grid.
Released A week ago, available on:
https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1049/stg2.12133
See also:
https://www.researchgate.net/post/Electric_Vehicle_Battery_and_Rare_Earths_Technological_Economic_and_Environmental_Issues/6
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