Renewable Energy

The speaker discusses the importance of changing the way we obtain energy due to the negative impact of oil and gas on the environment. They emphasize the need for renewable energy sources such as solar power and wind energy, which are clean and do not harm the planet. The United Nations states that reducing emissions by nearly half by 2030 and reaching net zero by 2050 is crucial to combat climate change. Renewable energy is becoming more affordable and countries worldwide are setting goals to increase its usage. The shift to renewable energy will not only protect the planet but also create jobs and strengthen the economy. The speaker encourages support for renewable energy and the implementation of policies to achieve this goal. Hello, everyone. I want to talk to you about something really important today, changing the way we get our energy. Right now, a lot of our energy comes from things like oil and gas. They've been great for powering our lives, but they're causing some big problems for our planet. You've probably heard about climate change and how it's making our weather go crazy. Well, one of the big reasons for that is the stuff we're putting into the air when we burn oil and gas. But we can't just keep doing things the same way and hope everything will be okay. We need to make a change, and that change is using more renewable energy. Renewable energy comes from things like the sun, the wind, and water. It's clean and doesn't harm the environment like oil and gas do. Just imagine if our cars ran on electricity instead of gas, or if our houses got their power from the sun with solar panels. That's the kind of future we can create if we start using more renewable energy, as according to the United Nations, to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Emissions need to be reduced by almost half by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. Moreover, renewable energy actually is the cheapest power option in most parts of the world today. Prices for renewable energy technologies are dropping rapidly. The cost of electricity from solar power fell by 85% between 2010 and 2020. Now, I know change can be scary, but it's also really exciting. We're already seeing lots of progress with renewable energy. It's getting cheaper and better all the time. And lots of countries, including ours, are setting goals to use more renewable energy. But we need to keep pushing for change. It won't be easy, but it's worth it. Switching to renewable energy will help us protect the planet for our kids and grandkids. It'll also create new jobs and make our economy stronger. So, let's work together to make this happen. Let's support renewable energy and push for policies that help us use more of it. The time to act is now, and together, we can build a better, cleaner, and brighter future for everyone. Thank you.