Energy policies

Energy policies that are environmentally friendly will have a direct effect on many world health problems as well. The shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources means that individuals directly exposed to greater risk, such as coal miners or those living in vicinity of nuclear power plants, would automatically live healthier lives. At the village level, women engaged in arduous daily wood gathering and families exposed to harmful smoke from cook fires would benefit greatly from alternative,’ clean energy sources. Cheap energy allows for food processing and preservation at the local level and/or efficient transportation to markets. Ground water pollution from the extras of fossil fuels will be reduced significantly with sustainable energy policies.