Energy

Preface

Energy is an indispensable component of every aspect of development, wealth, health, nutrition, infrastructure, and education. Energy is a necessary element in development that should be a fundamental right. Many development indicators are strongly related to per‐capita energy consumption. The economic development of many countries has come at the cost of the environment. It should not be presumed that a reconciliation of the two is not possible. There is a need to take enhanced global actions to address emission problems.

Fossil fuel is the most conventional energy source, but its usage is full of dichotomy as its utilization has increased during economic development, but that also increased greenhouse gas emissions. Also, fossil fuel conservation will include finding a way to tap into the Earth’s supply so that the commonly used oil fields are not drained completely. What will pave the way for natural recovery? The depletion also creates an enormous destructive waste product that then impacts the rest of life. The nexus concept is the interconnection between energy, water, food, land, and climate. Such interconnections enable us to address trade‐offs and seek synergies among them. Putting pressure on one component will affect other components as well. Energy, water, food, land, and climate are essential resources of our natural environment and support our quality of life. Competition between these resources is increasing globally and is exacerbated by climate change. ...