RENEWABLE ENERGY: A HOBSON'S CHOICE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

On account of indiscriminate uses, the conventional sources of energy or fossil fuels are on the verge of depletion. Even if it remains available with us we cannot afford to use them further as they are solely responsible for bringing out abrupt climate change, global warming and hazardous pollution. Such sudden changes in the environment have started to adversely affect human beings and all kinds of species. They are honest and sincere enough to treat the haves and have-nots alike. We have started to face its disastrous and dire consequences and it is the right time to look for alternative and renewable sources of energy before the crisis for us further deepens. It is true that we have taken a long stride in all walks of life but at the same time we cannot ignore the fact that we achieved them at the cost of compromising with sustainability. It is such a burning issue which demands attention of every individual and we need to exert a concerted effort to combat this ecological terror all set to ambush us. For sustainable development, the world has remained with no option other than seeking the shelter of renewable energy. As a responsible citizen of this world, every one of us needs to ensure a clean environment and hand over the same thing to our posterity. The present article shall discuss how renewable energy has become indispensable for sustainable development. In the course of debate and discussion, we shall focus on various sources of renewable energy and various advantages and disadvantages pertaining to its production and optimum utilization.