As the world attempts to transit slowly towards renewable energy to satisfy global energy demand, the true environmental and energy cost are often not considered. Perhaps more effort could be done to contemplate ways to reduce global energy demand.

"The holocaust of extinction we are causing is due primarily to the taking of so much habitat by humans. We should be returning very large areas to natural state, not contemplating the taking of more."

John Thackara briefly highlights the potential cost of implementing existing renewable energy solutions.

Energy: A Sense of Loss