Energy is crucial to achieving almost all of the SDGs, from its role in eradicating poverty through advances in health, education, water supply and industrialization, to combating climate change. At the same time, sustainable energy is an opportunity that transforms lives, economies and the planet.
Fossil fuels have long been the main sources of electricity production, but the burning of high-carbon fuels produces large amounts of greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change and have detrimental effects on the well-being of the population. and the environment. Electricity consumption today worldwide is increasing exponentially.
Here are 3 examples of how you can be more "green" in energy consumption:
1. Electric mass transportation system in Bogotá
2. Energy in motion
3. Solar Beer