The Importance of Utilizing Alternative Energy Sources

Energy is what makes the world go around. Without the continuous supply of energy that most of us take for granted, things would quickly come to a stop. We are dependent on energy for our very survival. Heating our homes, transportation, communication, health, even our daily food supply, which all depends on energy. But while energy delivers much that is good, it is also a primary factor, the primary factor. Which destroy our life systems. From smog, to acid rain, to climate change, to nuclear radiation, the effects of our current energy habits are fundamentally destructive, threatening our and all future generations. Examples of this would be a homeowner, student, teacher, activist or business person. There are many benefits: you can save a lot of money, live more securely and independently, adopt a simpler lifestyle, find a new job or career, and contribute to creating a healthier, more sustainable world.

An alternative energy source that would provide environmentally friendly electricity would be solar energy. It is good for the environment because in other parts of the world the sun gives less light. Which is bad in some places because you need light to see. How are you supposed to see when you don’t have light? Solar energy is a renewable energy source. Solar energy isn’t the best in Newfoundland but wind energy is. There is wind energy set up in St. Lawrence. Its great for saving energy for electricity. Using renewable energy sources will get more important as our population increases because they are limited. Did you know over 90% of the electrical energy generated in Newfoundland and Labrador is at hydroelectric generating plants. Like an examples is the one at Petty Habour. Another alternative energy source that would...

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...is expressive solar equipment will be useless, however the use of solar battery chargers can help to reduce the effects of this disadvantage.

We could put theses sources to work in community/ province by getting everyone to led a hand in helping the environment. Like in St. John’s there is a law where you have to recycle and if you don’t you will receive a fine. This is a great way to get everyone involved in helping the community. There should be a law like this in place for Marystown. Another example would be helping the community with electricity. The community council could go around Marystown asking people to donate money so businesses don’t have to close down. it’s a great way to get people involved in helping each other. There are many ways that we could put these sources to work in the community/ province, but it would take a book to tell it all.