The global transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources in our energy systems can do more than just help save the environment, it can also lead to a more equal distribution of wealth amongst the world’s population. Unlike the vertical supply chain of the fossil fuel-based energy system which is controlled by very few entities and some stakeholders, renewable energies decentralize energy production and consumption, and provides opportunities for everyday citizens to have a direct impact on the ownership and implementation of energy. In other words, everyday citizens have the ability to work and invest in renewable energy projects. Here are some examples of communities around the world already reaping the benefits of the global shift towards renewables.
Shifting away from fossil fuels brings equality with it
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