Energy: From Fossil Fuels to a Sustainable Future

Abstract

This chapter discusses the use of fossil fuels from several perspectives. These perspectives include the environment, human condition, and growing energy demand. Renewable alternatives to fossil fuels have focused on innovations and technologies which enable us to meet the growing energy needs more sustainably, and identify the most sustainable options. The chapter considers the barriers that are inhibiting the transition to a renewable-based economy and ways to remove these barriers. The transition to renewable energy will require the development of smart grid technology and infrastructure. This is needed so we can effectively manage and distribute energy. The chapter suggests rethinking transportation so that we can successfully transition to renewable energy and mitigate climate change.

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DOI

10.1093/hesc/9780199390434.003.0008

Journal

Sustainable Solutions

Year

2019