Transitioning to Renewable Energy for a Sustainable and Healthy Future

Presenter: Lea Gavel

Faculty Sponsor: Reena Randhir

School: Springfield Technical Community College

Research Area: Biological Organisms

Session: Poster Session 2, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM, Auditorium, A18

ABSTRACT

The necessity to embrace renewable energy for environmental conservation is a pressing issue now. Data shows that in 2018, the global greenhouse gas production by human activities was around 48 gigatons of CO₂; surprisingly, 73% of it came from energy use. This unsustainable act is accelerating climate change and environmental damage. This poster studies the importance of changing to sustainable and renewable energy sources. This is also associated with adverse effects on human health. Other main contributors include emissions coming from the electricity and heat sector, transportation, and industries. This is due to heavy fossil fuel use. Some sustainable measure to combat this is the use of renewable energy like  wind, solar, and nuclear with minimal gas emissions. Recent technology has made these options more energy efficient and cost effective. In recent times solar energy has become affordable and comes with government incentives. Several farms have now adopted anaerobic digesters to manage their waste and produce renewable energy. Hence with clever planning and optimal solar or wind site selection we can meet our energy requirements while protecting biodiversity and  ecosystems. This can also lower air pollution thereby protecting our natural resources and human health. This change is necessary to protect mother nature and promoting economic growth and energy security for all. A change to renewable energy is a necessary move toward a healthier and sustainable future.

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