Energy Transitions
The energy transition is referred to as the structural changes in a given ecosystem. The changes have been facilitated by the fact that different types of fuels have emerged. For the last two decades, there has been an energy transition to renewable energy, which is more effective and environmentally friendly (Workman page 259). Therefore, fossil fuel is the largest single source that emits carbon, and there has been a need to change energy systems globally to replace fossil fuels, which have been used for decades. Many nations have enhanced the energy sector to facilitate the transition, ensuring many people use renewable energy, which is cost-friendly and more effective. However, the question that arises is whether this transition will benefit society at large, or a few individuals will benefit.
Before independence, people from developing countries were taken as slaves, thus working for the elites. Revolution brought about changes in many countries whereby fossil fuels were introduced as energy (Ferraro page 41). Fossil fuels have been used for the last few decades and have dominated. Many countries have been engaged in the transition to replace the use of fossil fuels with renewable sources of energy, which are less costly and environmentally friendly. The emergence of this transition has benefited not only a few individuals but also society at large. Many people within a given society can access renewable sources of energy, which are less expensive. Natural factors have characterized the existence of humanity, and everything is needed for survival. Food, fuel, transport, mechanical power, and clothing are needed for every human being to survive within the ecosystem.
The energy transition has made human life more comfortable and has reduced carbon emissions, hurting the environment. A favorable environment enhances a good harvest, thus reducing hunger, improving health, and increasing the individual’s life expectancy (Szeman and Boyer page 205). It is important to note that even if poor communities do not afford to use renewable sources of energy, they benefit from the favorable environment created by reduced use of fossil fuels. This means all communities benefit as a result of energy transitions. Human beings have developed technologies that have displaced living nature and increased food supplies. This means that a favorable environment conserves more water; thus, this water is used to cultivate crops and other food supplements.
Growth has become a norm, and living standards have improved as well as the wellbeing of people. Cheap sources of energy like electric energy and natural gas, have emerged as the most commonly used, making individuals’ lives easier and convenient (Moore and White page 106). This has resulted in a positive impact on society and has made transportation, cooking, and other essential services to be easily accessed with less strain.
Energy transition has been the key to development with society and has accelerated the generation of new ideas, which has improved society at large. This has made human life easier and more enjoyable.
Work cited
Workman, James G. Diminishing Resources. Reynolds Pub., 2009.
Ferraro, Gary. Classic Readings In Cultural Anthropology. Cengage Learning, 2015, p. 41.
Szeman, Imre, and Dominic Boyer. Energy Humanities. 2017.
Moore, Stephen, and Kathleen Hartnett White. Fueling Freedom. Regnery Publishing, Incorporated, An Eagle Publishing Company, 2016.