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Renewable Energy Won’t Save Us: Why We Need a Radical Shift in Our Thinking

Posted on May 22, 2025 By Dante No Comments on Renewable Energy Won’t Save Us: Why We Need a Radical Shift in Our Thinking

As the world grapples with the existential threat of climate change, renewable energy has emerged as the poster child of sustainability. Governments and corporations are investing heavily in solar and wind power, touting it as the silver bullet that will save us from the ravages of fossil fuels. But I’m here to shake things up: renewable energy alone won’t save us. In fact, it’s just a Band-Aid on a bullet wound.

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Don’t get me wrong – renewable energy is a crucial step in the right direction. It’s reduced carbon emissions, created jobs, and made energy more accessible to communities around the world. But the scale and pace of the transition to renewable energy are woefully inadequate to address the severity of the climate crisis. We’re talking about a crisis that requires an immediate and drastic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions – 45% by 2030, to be exact.

The problem is that renewable energy is still a minority player in the global energy mix. In 2020, renewables accounted for just 26% of global electricity generation, while fossil fuels still dominated at 64%. And even when renewables are deployed, they’re often tied to the same grid infrastructure that’s perpetuating the problem. Our energy system is a complex web of pipes, wires, and power plants that’s designed to prioritize efficiency and profit over sustainability.

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So what’s the solution? It’s not just about scaling up renewable energy, as important as that is. It’s about fundamentally rethinking our relationship with energy and the way we live our lives. We need to adopt a more decentralized, community-driven approach to energy production and consumption. We need to prioritize energy efficiency, electrify everything, and dramatically reduce our energy demand. We need to rethink our urban planning, transportation systems, and consumption habits to create more sustainable, resilient cities.

This isn’t just about technology – it’s about social and economic transformation. We need to rethink our economic models, which prioritize growth and profit over people and the planet. We need to create new industries, jobs, and business models that prioritize sustainability and social justice. We need to invest in education, training, and community engagement to build a global movement for climate action.

In short, we need a radical shift in our thinking about energy and sustainability. We can’t just tweak the system; we need to upend it. Renewable energy is an essential part of the solution, but it’s just the beginning. The real work lies ahead – and it’s up to all of us to demand a better future for our planet.

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