With a series of devastating hurricanes striking Florida early this fall and projections indicating that storm-related damages in the U.S. could surpass $100 billion annually, it’s becoming clear that our collective efforts to mitigate climate change by transitioning to greener energy sources might not be enough.
Although there has been some success in slowing the increase of emissions, global carbon dioxide levels continue to rise, even with significant advancements in wind, solar, and hydroelectric energy. As the world's population of 8 billion grows and becomes more prosperous, energy consumption naturally increases—a positive trend overall but one that leads to higher energy demands.