Health advantages of solar energy

Even climate change deniers will have to live with the catastrophic effects of global warming. Burning fossil fuels is man's doing and those fuel sources are rapidly running out. Even if the world wasn't being polluted to an alarming extent by fossil fuels, there would still be many reasons to adopt solar energy. The advantages of solar power are indeed many, but sometimes people are surprised at the all the benefits that can come from solar energy. Solar power is becoming trendy as the planet wakes up to the challenging problems posed by a polluted planet. Most sensible Americans totally reject current administration policies that suggest that coal can be clean. They also reject fossil fuels and nuclear power because of their inherent dangers and incredibly high costs. However, the Trump administration is promoting "clean coal" and nuclear. But we must remember that Trump is a climate change denier and has rolled back air pollution standards, among many other boneheaded environmental policies. In this article, we show a few of the ways that solar panels can bring positive change to your life, and for the community you reside in. The benefits of solar panels are varied, from helping your wallet, to preserve areas of natural beauty, to improving the air we breathe.

Solar helps the air and in turn our respiratory health

When was the last time you considered the quality of the air that you breathe?  This is why solar power is so important. Installed solar is already reducing annual greenhouse gas emissions by 17 million metric tons. In urban areas, particularly in China and India, the air is so polluted, it makes 1970’s era Los Angeles look like a midwestern city with almost no air quality issues. Studies have also shown that reductions in emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and fine particulate matter add up to $167 billion worth of associated health and environmental damages.

Solar helps in preserving natural habitats

Another benefit of solar power and fighting global warming is that natural ecosystems are better protected from the onslaughts of fossil fuel production. Global warming has caused plant extinctions across the world, being blamed for 46% of the extinction of 976 species studied. Solar energy is helping in the case of plants, but solar is especially helpful because of small problems with installation and operation.

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

There are also several studies linking nature to mental and physical health.  Being in nature is a form of meditation and tends to promote 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.

Solar energy benefits entire communities

Solar power is a direct response to the climate change predominantly caused by fossil fuels.  The world's 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 citizen?  The technology behind solar panels is accessible, meaning that solar power can be created locally rather than requiring big international tech companies for massive large-scale solar operations.  This means that local communities learn new skills with renewable energy and can produce a more sustainable area to live in.

Solar power is here to stay, and the sooner you explore how much you can save, the sooner you can enjoy the benefits of residential solar power.

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