Bending the Curve Towards a Future
Since the days of Edison and Tesla in the late 1800s, society has met most of its electricity generation needs with fossil fuels. Burn coal, oil, or gas to heat water and create steam. Use steam to turn a turbine that rotates a generator to get electrons moving. Electricity production gives rise to 25 percent of heat-trapping emissions globally.
Visualization of the global growth of renewable energy generation, measured in terawatt hours (TWh), by country from 1965 to 2023. It highlights the adoption of various renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass, over nearly six decades. The visualization illustrates the progression of renewable energy deployment across different regions, driven by advancements … Read more
The electricity sector is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 25% of the total. Historically, electricity generation has relied heavily on fossil fuels, leading to significant emissions. Project Drawdown emphasizes three key strategies: transitioning to renewable energy sources, improving the grid with enhanced transmission and storage, and improving efficiency to reduce … Read more