Experts Caution That the Environmental Impact of Renewable Energy Needs Scrutiny
As renewables like solar and wind energy become more integrated into the global energy mix, experts are calling for increased scrutiny into the potential environmental effects of the world’s growing green energy capacity. Although wind, solar, hydropower, and other sources of renewable energy produce zero emissions when used, the entire renewable energy production pipeline isn’t completely emission-free. Renewables themselves may produce little to no harmful greenhouse gas emissions, but their production can be quite energy-intensive, and their negative effects on the environment should not be understated. Compared to fossil fuels like gasoline or coal, renewables are undoubtedly the cleaner option.…