Describe one environmental impact of solar and wind energy discussed by Mr. Shellenberger (describe = more than one complete sentence).

Part 1: Current Energy Demand Read this report from the International Energy Agency about global energy demand in 2018 (https://www.iea.org/newsroom/news/2019/march/global-energy-demand-rose-by-23-in-2018-its-fastest-pace-in-the-last-decade.html (Links to an external site.)). Respond to the questions below . You may answer all 3 of these questions in one paragraph if you prefer. Is the demand for energy increasing or decreasing globally? What was the fastest growing fuel source consumed in 2018? Which countries increased energy consumption the most?Part 2: Meeting future energy demand.Those of us fortunate enough to live in a “developed” nation have access to reliable energy. We can heat and cool our homes, power our cars and cook meals without breathing in harmful emissions. But this certainly is not the case for everyone across the world.In terms of social justice, don’t all people deserve access to reliable energy? However, we must find a way to provide this energy while also reducing carbon emissions, if we want to keep react appropriately to current climate change challenges. Can renewable energy really be used to power the world? Watch the following TedEd and TedX videos before responding to the discussion questions below.From the IEA Energy Access video: How many people are without access to electricity and/or clean cooking facilities (you pick which statistic to share). Did this number surprise you, and why or why not?From the TedEd video (“Can 100% renewable energy power the world?”): Describe 2 obstacles to the conversion of 100% clean, renewable energy.From the second (TedX) video (“Why renewables can’t save the planet”): Describe one environmental impact of solar and wind energy discussed by Mr. Shellenberger (describe = more than one complete sentence).Mr. Shellenberger makes a case for nuclear power as the best way to combat climate change. Do you feel that he made a convincing argument? In other words, would you be more willing to support nuclear power as an alternative to fossil fuels? Why or why not?