The Environmental Imperative: A Driving Force in the Development and Deployment of Renewable Energy Technologies
Irving M. Mintzer, Alan S. Miller, Adam Serchuk
Energy technologies drawing on renewable energy
avoid the severe environmental impacts of the fossil fuel cycle. An energy market that considers the total cost to society of our energy choices would greatly encourage the deployment of renewable energy technologies. This paper outlines the environmental imperative of accelerating the exploitation of renewable resources. In particular, the authors argue that well-designed energy policies, such as
those promoting renewable energy, would help prevent serious environmental degradation.