| Affordable energy access for everyone. |
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SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy, Target 7.1 |
Switching to renewable energies increases reliance on clean energy sources that will save people money over time. |
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SDG 1: No poverty, Target 1.4 |
Local ownership of energy services keeps the community’s money in the local economy. |
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SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth, Target 8.5 |
Promote local interest in employment in emerging sectors. |
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SDG 10: Reduced inequalities, Target 10.2 |
The community won’t have to rely on outside energy sources and can control how their energy services are managed. |
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| Renewable energy creating new jobs. |
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SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth, Target 8.6 |
More jobs in the energy sector could employ locals, but also attract talent from other areas, contributing to regional growth. |
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SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy, Target 7.a |
Workers are trained on energy innovations. |
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SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure, Target 9.5 |
Workers are needed to build, maintain, and run the new energy infrastructure. |
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| Cleaner energy reducing air pollution and illness. |
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SDG 3: Good health and well-being, Target 3.9 |
Pollution can lead to illness and mortality. |
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SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy, Target 7.2 |
Renewable energies are cleaner. |
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SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities, Target 11.6 |
Less air pollution means fewer adverse environmental effects from energy use. |
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SDG 13: Climate action, Target 13.3 |
Reduced carbon emissions mitigate climate change. |
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| Coal burning increasing climate change risks. |
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SDG 13: Climate action, Target 13.2 |
Integrate climate measures into national policies. |
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SDG 3: Good health and well-being, Target 3.9 |
Coal burning releases harmful contaminants, impacting health. |
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SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy, Target 7.2 |
Renewable energies have fewer emissions. |
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SDG 15: Life on land, Target 15.1 |
Carbon emissions affect climate and weather systems. |
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| Wasteful energy consumption instead of efficient use. |
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SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production, Target 12.2 |
The rate at which fossil fuels have been used is not sustainable in the long-term. |
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SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy, Target 7.3 |
Many renewable energy sources require critical minerals to produce their infrastructure. |
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SDG 13: Climate action, Target 13.3 |
Many renewable energy sources are less efficient than fossil fuels, but their benefit lies in reduced emissions. |
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| Renewable energy projects can take up land needed for farms or natural areas. |
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SDG 2: Zero hunger, Target 2.3 |
Increased farm productivity reduces the need for land use. |
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SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy, Target 7.2 |
Land use should balance energy and agricultural needs. |
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SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure, Target 9.3 |
Communities can consider whether to build large-scale energy infrastructure, or have individuals install their own on a small scale. |
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SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities, Target 11.3 |
Technologies have been developed that allow for multiple land uses, such as farming plots between wind/solar units. |
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SDG 15: Life on land, Target 15.1 |
Clearing areas for energy infrastructure has consequences. |
