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The Green Energy Revolution Will Never Be Enough: Why We Need to Rethink Our Expectations

Posted on May 21, 2025 By Dante No Comments on The Green Energy Revolution Will Never Be Enough: Why We Need to Rethink Our Expectations

As the world continues to grapple with the existential threat of climate change, the notion that green energy is the silver bullet has become an article of faith. We’re told that renewable energy sources like solar and wind power will soon be capable of powering our entire civilization, rendering fossil fuels a relic of the past. But what if this narrative is fundamentally flawed? What if the green energy revolution, as we currently envision it, is doomed to fail?

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For decades, we’ve been promised that the cost of renewable energy will continue to plummet, making it competitive with fossil fuels and driving widespread adoption. And yet, despite significant investments in green energy, we’re still nowhere near achieving the scale and speed of transition that science says is necessary to avoid catastrophic climate change. Why is this?

One reason is that the green energy industry has been hamstrung by a flawed business model that prioritizes short-term profits over long-term sustainability. Companies like Tesla and Vestas have successfully marketed themselves as leaders in the green energy revolution, but their profits come largely from selling expensive, high-tech solutions to a niche market of early adopters. Meanwhile, the vast majority of the world’s energy needs are met by cheap, dirty sources like coal and natural gas.

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Another reason is that the green energy industry has been dominated by a narrow focus on generating “electricity” – as if that’s the only thing that matters. But energy is not just about electricity; it’s also about the materials and labor that go into producing it. For example, the extraction of lithium, a key component in many renewable energy technologies, has devastating environmental and social impacts in countries like Chile and Australia. And what about the carbon footprint of manufacturing solar panels and wind turbines themselves? The production process for these technologies is often more carbon-intensive than people realize.

So, what’s the solution? Rather than relying solely on technological innovation, we need to fundamentally rethink our expectations around green energy. We need to prioritize a more holistic approach to sustainability, one that takes into account not just the energy itself, but also the materials, labor, and social impacts that come with it.

This might involve embracing more decentralized, community-led approaches to energy production – think rooftop solar, community wind farms, and cooperative ownership models. It might also involve investing more in energy efficiency and demand-side management, rather than simply building more renewable energy capacity. And it might mean recognizing the limitations of green energy and working with fossil fuel companies to develop cleaner, more efficient extraction and combustion technologies.

The truth is, the green energy revolution will never be enough on its own to solve the climate crisis. But if we’re willing to challenge our assumptions and rethink our approach, we might just have a chance to create a more sustainable, equitable, and just energy system for all.

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