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Introduction
Regarding environmental impact, renewable energy is viewed as a viable alternative to non-renewable sources such as fossil fuels. Numerous countries across the globe have supported and invested in the development of renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, hydroelectric, and geothermal. Alternatives to fossil and other nonrenewable sources have exponential benefits due to their economic advantages and capacity to satisfy energy demands. Consequently, they have immense promise as a component of the future of global energy. However, the article “Renewable Energy Still Impacts the Environment” by Elizabeth Chen shows a negative aspect of renewable energy that puts doubt on its ability to alleviate environmental issues. The author asserts that manufacturers and consumers of alternative energy sources are uninformed of their environmental impact. Although renewable energy sources have the potential to alleviate the problems connected with the usage of nonrenewables, their downsides should be addressed through safer alternatives, such as enhancing the sustainability of fossil fuels through carbon capture technologies.
Advantages of Renewable Energy
Global energy security requires a steady supply of reliable energy sources. Historically, nations have relied on nonrenewable energy sources. However, due to a lack of resources, the expense of doing so has increased with time. In addition, fossil fuels contribute substantially to greenhouse gas emissions, which are the primary cause of climate change. In contrast, renewable resources have sparked the interest of the world’s energy-based economy (Ellabban et al. 748). Renewable energy sources have immense potential; they can supply the world’s energy requirements while lowering carbon emissions and climate change. Implementing and exploiting energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) technology could result in considerable economic and environmental benefits as a result of lower emissions and the generation of enough energy to support the economy (Buonocore et al. 100). It is important to note…
