The Hidden Costs of Our Energy Choices

People are talking about the big power lines and the harm they cause to nature. Irene Gilbert's story shows us that even "clean" energy isn't as clean as we think. We need to use less energy, not just find new ways to make it.

The Reality of a "Clean" Energy Future

The idea of a "clean" energy future sounds good, but what does it really look like?

• Huge solar farms
• Giant wind turbines
• Massive battery storage facilities

These things also hurt the environment. They take up a lot of land and can be bad for wildlife and people.

The Need to Use Less Energy

We can't just switch to new energy sources and think we've solved the problem. We still need to use less energy.

• Data centers
• Other big users

waste a lot of power. Until we cut back on this waste, we won't have a truly clean and sustainable way of life.

Facing the Facts

We need to face the facts. We use too much energy. Until we deal with this, we'll keep making tough choices between different kinds of harm.