Renewable energy – Panacea for climate change?

Abstract

Within a few short decades, climate change has become a menacing reality rather than a remote possibility, threatening the planet Earth and its inhabitants. There is frantic activity at many fronts to thwart its advance and reverse the trend. Use of renewable energy sources is often hailed as one of the measures in combating climate change. There are action plans based on international protocols, governments setting up mandatory renewable energy targets. The paper gives an overview of climate change, critically examines the role of renewable energy as an encountering measure and solicits consolidated action with major emphasis on awareness raising and education.