“We need to make renewable energy a mainstay in the public limelight in order to harness its potential as a road to energy independence and as a way to combat climate change.” This is according to Senator Edgardo J. Angara.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) have cited global warming as the culprit for erratic summer weather.
Angara says: “By 2014 futurist Dr. James Canton predicts that clean energy will be one of the biggest industries, with the market demand for wind energy reaching $48 billion, followed by solar at $40 billion, and fuel cells at $15 billion. This new economy continues to rise even amid economic downturn. Many governments have packaged a green economic stimulus, tying economic-recovery plans with promoting renewable energy (RE) and green jobs.”
By introducing environment-friendly curriculum and postgraduate studies in renewables, universities and colleges not only cater to the market demand for education, but also usher in the clean-energy industry. (COMSTE)
