When we think about green energy we usually don’t associate
it with poverty. We don’t think how lucky we are having access to many forms of
energies, while poor Countries are still relegated to fuelwood and charcoal
which, paradoxically, cost even more in spite of being natural. In Africa even
electricity costs more: up to 10 USD per kilowatt-hour, while of course you know very
well how much you pay for it in your industrialized Country.
This situation could turn into an opportunity: reducing
poverty, increasing prosperity and safeguarding our planet. All poor Countries
could turn to a regime of totally renewable energy, leading this kind of
transformation in the entire world. Besides, luckily, almost all of them happen
to be in places bathed in sunlight.
The point (yes, I always like to find the point) is that
ONLY access to clean energy is the route out of poverty (not being able to
afford other kinds): there are no other ways. From that, all other
opportunities arise: access to education, reduction of pollution, improved
health and ultimately improved economic conditions. Electrification boosts
developments in any directions.
Because of pollution in industrialized Countries and poverty
in others, the switch to green energy appears to be (actually IT IS) the only solution in
order to prevent further droughts, floods, storms and disease, all threatening
our current level of civilization. Sustainability is the key.
We have had the carbon revolution, now we must create the
low-carbon revolution where prosperity is in concert with, NOT against.
Starting from poor Countries that definitely need it most.
…..Always humble,
Angiolino
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