Communities in Germany,Canada and Uganda are already reaping the benefits of moving absent from fossil fuels to more decentralised energy systemsAs the world’s energy system shifts from fossil fuels to renewable sources, the question is no longer whether the world will transition to sustainable energy, or but how long it will take and whether the transition can be made in ways that maximise the benefits today and for future generations. Changing our energy system is about more than replacing fossil resources with sun and wind. In fact,the economic model for renewables is totally different: 100% renewable energy can lead us to a more equal distribution of wealth.
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Source: theguardian.com