Currently, electricity is generated with the use of both renewable and non-renewable energy resources. Hydroelectric power is mostly used. The use of solar energy and wind power are as well showing some progress. With the issues of global warming and other associated issues such as the environmental costs of hydroelectric dams, the hydropower resources are greatly affected which causes shortage of power. The use and management of the wind and solar energy sources have some challenges to beat too. With a dire need of electricity supply, the use of non-renewable energy so far is currently the easiest and a commonly used way of generating electricity. The use of non-renewable energy particularly the fossil fuels is environmentally damaging and has lots of hazardous effects to humans as well as to all other living organisms.
One factor that greatly contributes to power shortage is the electricity production waste. For example in the United States, it said that “only 32% of the electricity produced in power plants is actually distributed.” (Where does our electricity come from?, n.d.)
The issues revolving around the electricity have both positive and negative human impacts. The issue will awaken the people and realize the importance of electricity as well as the priority of the humans’ welfare and the living organisms. That will make the people to act and make efforts to contribute to protect the society and environment through electrical powers conservation. A full awareness on the issue will help the people to realize that a currently pleasurable life is not lasting if due care is not implemented. Upon realization of this issue, people will learn how to contribute in energy-saving strategies even in simplest ways. This issue will also lead to divert the attention on the use of renewable energy resources such as use of wind turbines and windmills, solar electricity, and biomass. The use of renewable resources as we all know is much safer and healthier and has...