strategy
Protecting against environmental hazards from energy industries
Context:
A fundamental goal of the European and American governments must be to ensure that energy production, distribution and consumption do not harm the environment. Energy production and consumption in the EU and the US are currently predominately based on fossil fuels, which cause environmental damage such as acid rain, air pollution and global climate change. Some non-fossil energy sources, however, also impose unacceptable environmental and social costs, such as nuclear contamination and irreversible alteration of freshwater ecosystems. Broader:
Protecting global environmentProtecting global environmentPreventing exposure to environmental hazardsIntegrating energy management Narrower:
Containing growth of high energy sectorsImplementing environmentally sound hydropower schemesProtecting against environmental hazards of coal energyProtecting against natural gas production environmental hazardsProtecting against environmental hazards of nuclear power production Facilitated by:
Using wind powerUsing wave energyUsing geothermal energyDeveloping solar power systemsEnhancing corporate environmental responsibilityEstablishing impact assessment procedures for new industry and energy facilities Subjects:
Resources → EnergyIndustry → Industry
Societal Problems → Protection
Societal Problems → Hazards
Environment → Environment
Type Classification:
C: Cross-sectoral strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
