Our dominant, global economy produces energy through the use of fossil fuels and the energy sector is the second-highest polluting industry. However, community-controlled renewables can reduce emissions from fossil fuel production of approximately 250 gigatons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) by 2050. Since locally-led energy systems are decentralized, they are better able to respond to shocks and strengthen community autonomy.

To learn how grassroots climate justice movements are transforming existing energy production systems instead of replicating them, read Resourcing Community Governance of Renewables now.