Environment minister Nilesh Cabral has reportedly said on Monday that Goa consumes the highest amount of fossil fuel in the country in proportion to the population. He said that if we are to reduce the use of fossil fuel, we need to focus on green energy or renewable energy. Clean energy does not release pollutants into the air, and renewable energy comes from sources that are constantly being replenished, such as hydropower, wind power or solar energy. Using more renewable energy can lower the prices of and demand for natural gas and coal and increased reliance on renewable energy can help protect consumers when there is rise in the price of fossil fuel. Renewable energy comes from infinite sources that will never run out. It is learnt that Iceland obtains 100% of the electricity it needs from renewable energy sources. Iceland is unique since volcanic activity on the island provides a geothermal energy source that is utilized to provide nearly one-quarter of the country's electricity. Atomic energy, solar energy, and energy from wind and biofuels are just a few of the promising alternatives for a cleaner and greener future.
