The Economic Implications of the World’s Shift to Green Energy
The global transition from fossil fuels to renewables will undoubtedly have significant economic implications. With oil, natural gas, coal, and other fossil fuels deeply entrenched into most countries’ energy systems, replacing them with clean alternatives like solar, wind, and geothermal is sure to be a gargantuan effort that affects several industries. While the green transition is mostly driven by concerns about how fossil fuels impact the environment, it is also an economic endeavor that could potentially reshape the global economic order. Data shows that green sources of energy account for over 30% of electricity generation worldwide and most experts agree…
