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Long-term benefits of Clean Energy Sources

Harvest Communications

May 10, 2024

Lasting advantages...

The Lasting Advantages of Clean Energy Sources

With climate change being one of the biggest threats facing humanity, it's more important than ever that we transition away from fossil fuels and towards renewable, clean energy sources. While upfront costs can be higher for implementing clean energy solutions like solar, wind and hydroelectric power, the long-term benefits make them extremely worthwhile investments for a sustainable future.


Environmental Benefits

The most well-known advantage of clean energy is how much better it is for the environment compared to dirty fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas. Renewable sources don't produce the harmful greenhouse gas emissions that are causing global warming and climate change. Moving to 100% clean electricity could almost completely eliminate power plant emissions of carbon dioxide, the primary driver of climate change. It would also prevent millions of tons of other pollutants like sulfur, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter from dirtying the air and water each year.


In addition, clean energy sources like solar, wind and hydroelectric have relatively small environmental footprints compared to the mining and drilling required for fossil fuels. Renewables don't pose risks of oil spills, pipeline leaks, or mountaintop removal from coal mining. They preserve natural habitats and don't contaminate air, water and soil in local communities.


Economic Benefits

While fossil fuels have cheap upfront costs, their fuel costs are volatile due to constantly fluctuating market prices. In contrast, clean energy sources have essentially zero fuel costs once the initial infrastructure is built since they generate power from renewable sources like sunshine, wind and water flow. This provides long-term cost savings and protects consumers from volatile fossil fuel prices.


Transitioning to renewable energy also drives economic growth by creating millions of new jobs in manufacturing, installation and maintenance of clean energy plants. Many of these are local jobs that can't be outsourced, providing stable employment for communities across the country. A renewable energy-based economy is more sustainable over the long haul.


Health Benefits

Air pollution from burning fossil fuels causes numerous negative health effects like increased risks of respiratory issues, cardiovascular disease, neurological damage and premature death. Clean, renewable energy sources don't produce hazardous air pollutants, making them far better for human health and quality of life. Studies have found that achieving full adoption of clean, renewable energy could save millions of lives and hundreds of billions in public health costs worldwide each year.


Renewable energy sources like solar, wind and hydroelectric clearly provide immense environmental, economic and health benefits that will compound over time and be felt for generations to come.


Investing in these clean technologies today sets us up for a more sustainable, prosperous future!


Check out our interview on the The Harvest (hosted by Carmel Fisher) as she hears more from Irma Velazquez, President of Energy and Water Development Corp. (OTCQB:EAWD) on their engineering-focused solutions to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions related to water and energy.


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