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Is solar energy the solution for the climate change crisis?

Carbon dioxide is generated through the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas and oil. Given the enormous negative environmental impact of carbon dioxide on Earth, the significant development of solar and other renewable energy sources is essential to provide clean, sustainable power. Currently, solar energy is one of the best alternatives to other exhaustible energy sources (despite some demerits are presently overcoming).

Solar energy is usually created through home rooftops and utility-scale solar farms equipped with photovoltaic panels. These panels turn sunlight into electricity without burning any fuels. Therefore, it creates clean energy that doesn’t produce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants. Solar energy will be accessible as long as we have the sun, and increasing the usage of renewable resources can reduce dependence on harmful, nonrenewable energy sources.

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Misato Noto

Misato Noto is a translator & writer based in Trinidad and Tobago. She covers travel, technology, and entertainment. She loves yoga, (the idea of) hiking, cooking, and traveling.

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