ENERGY CRISIS: (A CASE FOR PARADIGM SHIFT IN FAVOUR OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES)

Aneze, E.U
Department of Surveying & Geoinformatics
Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Enugu
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ABSTRACT

The future of mankind remains bleak and precarious if we do not come to terms with stark realities of basic environmental problems like proper refuse disposal, blocked drains, land misuse, deforestation and lately tackling the menace of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission and improper disposal of nondegradable
materials, not even the bio-degradable wastes. Yet our
economy is voraciously consuming automobiles and other appliances whose functioning are already considered harmful to the environment. Our nation is operating energy policy while individuals source energy for their needs anyhow. Various factors, natural and man-made contributing to energy crisis was considered. Merits and demerits of different energy
sources are highlighted. A case for paradigm shift in favour of renewable energy sources as alternatives is strongly advocated. As the world advances in research to break away from crude oil through alternative means,ranging from zero-emission coal fire plants through revolutionary solar and wind technologies to safe nuclear energy, electronic cars and pollution-from
cars that run on hydrogen; the economic strength of many nations as thesuppliers of energy is greatly challenged.