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E-LEARNING MODULES AND LEARNING GUIDE FOR TEACHERS

Economic Stability

Given the issues outlined above, the use of renewable energy offers a wide range of benefits to
a country, with the Caribbean being no exception. There are economic and environmental

benefits of shifting to a low carbon economy. Electricity produced by renewable energy sources

offers reliable, affordable, stable, and clean energy where energy prices are constant over time,

translating to a stable economy.

Public Health

Coal mining and oil and gas production contribute to high levels of air pollution, which causes

grave public health concerns. Also, the burning of fossil fuels contribute to air pollution and the

release of particulate matter. Renewable Energy, on the other hand, emits no air pollution.

Examples of Public Health impacts

Extraction & Processing Power Generation

Coal Respiratory illness, Respiratory illness,

cancer, cardiovascular cancer, cardiovascular

disease, kidney disease, disease, preterm delivery,

poor quality of life, adult, and infant
mental health problems, mortality.

mortality.

Production & Combustion

Fossil Fuels Heart attacks, respiratory disorders, stroke, increase in

asthma, early death.

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