Solar energy benefits our health

Science tells us that the burning of fossil fuels continues to be a major killer around the world. Pollution, particularly in urban areas, is at an all-time high and there's a global push for clean energy sources. Currently, the best and most efficient alternative energy source is solar energy. The advantages of solar power are numerous but sometimes people are surprised at the all the benefits that can come from solar energy. Solar power is becoming a trend all around the world as the planet wakes up to the challenges posed by global warming.  Even in the U.S., where government policy is drifting back towards fossil fuels, solar power jobs are up 24%. Most Americans totally deny current administration policies that suggest that coal can be clean. In theory, they also reject fossil fuels and nuclear power because of their inherent dangers and incredibly high costs. But we're still burning fossil fuels at a pace that is causing the earth to warm prematurely. In this article, we discuss a few of the ways that solar panels can bring positive change to your life, and that of the community you reside in. The benefits of solar panels are many, from helping your financial health to preserve areas of natural beauty, to improving the air we breathe.

Solar helps the air and consequently our breathing

When was the last time you stopped to consider the condition of the air that you breathe? Rural areas don't suffer from the same air problems simply because there aren't so many people burning fossil fuels in the same area. This is why solar power is so important.  Installed solar is already lowering annual greenhouse gas emissions by 17 million metric tons. In urban areas, particularly in China and India, the air is so foul, it makes 1970’s era Los Angeles look like the cleanest city on the planet. Studies have also shown that reductions in emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) add up to $167 billion worth of averted health and environmental damages.

Solar helps in preserving natural habitats of many creatures

Another advantage of solar power and fighting global warming is that natural ecosystems are better defended from the onslaughts of fossil fuel production. Climate change has caused plant extinctions across the world, being blamed for 46% of the extinction of 976 species studied.  Renewable energy is assisting in the case of plants, but solar is especially advantageous because of minimal difficulties with installation and operation.

Solar also a huge aid in reducing respiratory and other human ailments

There are also studies linking nature to mental and physical health.  Being in nature is a form of meditation and tends to encourage self-growth and introspection. With the U.S. boasting many areas of natural beauty, it’s common sense to try and preserve as much of our beautiful lands as possible and that means fighting Trump administration efforts to drill for oil on public lands.

Solar energy benefits entire communities

Solar power is a direct response to the global warming which is mostly caused by fossil fuels.  The plan is to cut back the use of fossil fuels and give aid to a severely damaged planet, replacing it with renewable fuels.  But what does this mean to the average person?  The technology behind solar panels is accessible, meaning that solar power can be developed locally rather than requiring big international tech companies for massive large-scale solar operations.  This means that local communities gain new skills with renewable energy and can produce a more sustainable area to live in.

Please visit our solar blog to find out more about the benefits of going solar.

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