• Clean energy—like solar, wind, and hydro—is about more than just protecting our planet from climate change.
  • It also means more jobs, cleaner air, better health, and stronger economies for people everywhere.

Clean energy, like solar, wind, and hydro is about more than just protecting our planet from climate change. It also means more jobs, cleaner air, better health, and stronger economies for people everywhere.

The United Nations (UN),  projects that the shift to clean energy could create at least 40 million new energy-sector jobs by 2050, and around 14 million jobs in renewable energy alone by 2030 through the International Energy Agency (IEA).

These are not just jobs for scientists or engineers—they include work for technicians, construction workers, electricians, and many others.

This matters because clean energy investments don’t just power our homes—they also power our economies. When countries build solar farms, wind turbines, and energy-efficient systems, they stimulate local businesses, create opportunities for skilled and unskilled workers, and open new markets for innovation.

Clean energy also means cleaner air, which is essential for our health. According to the United Nations (UN), coal, oil, and gas contribute largely to global climate change, accounting for over 75% of worldwide greenhouse gases released and almost 90% of all carbon dioxide emissions.

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By switching to renewables, we reduce this pollution, prevent illness, and improve quality of life—especially in cities where air quality is a daily concern.

On top of that, renewable energy is becoming more affordable and reliable. In many countries, renewables are now the cheaper sources of new electricity, costing less than fossil fuels and actually generate three times more jobs.

That means countries can transition to cleaner energy without raising costs for families and businesses—in fact, it can lower electricity bills and make economies more resilient to global price shocks.

In short, clean energy is good business. It creates jobs, protects health, lowers costs, and builds a brighter future. By investing in renewables today, we invest in a world that works better—for everyone.