The Paradox Of How Climate Change Undermines Clean Power

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses how climate change is negatively affecting renewable energy sources. Hydroelectric power has suffered from historic droughts, such as the drop in Lake Mead, while increased cloud cover is limiting solar output. Wind energy is also becoming more unpredictable due to shifting wind patterns. This ironic challenge—where renewables aim to fight climate change, but climate change undermines their effectiveness—poses a major obstacle for the clean energy transition.