Using natural energy resources

Description

Using natural energy resources involves harnessing renewable sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power to meet energy needs. This strategy aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and promote sustainable development. Practical actions include developing infrastructure for renewable energy generation, improving energy efficiency, and supporting policies that encourage clean energy adoption, thereby addressing environmental degradation, energy insecurity, and the long-term depletion of non-renewable resources.

Context

Pollution-free energy from largely untapped sources is available in amounts exceeding our needs. Geothermal energy -- which makes use of heat from the earth's core -- is theoretically accessible using existing drilling technology in amounts thousands of times as great as the amount of energy contained in coal reserves. Tidal energy is also promising. Analysts who study solar power generally agree that technologies are ready to begin building a world energy system largely powered by solar resources.