Energy from fossil fuels is polluting the air with greenhouse gases that heat up our planet and drive climate change. Switching to renewable energy will protect nature, our air, and the climate. <\/p>\n\n
So let\u2019s bust some of the biggest myths floating around about renewable energy and get to the truth.<\/p>\n\n People are inventing smart ways to keep renewable power flowing, even when the weather doesn\u2019t cooperate.<\/p>\n\n Together, these solutions help smooth out the ups and downs and keep energy flowing.<\/p>\n\n That might have been true years ago, but not anymore.<\/p>\n\n Today, renewable energy is the cheapest choice<\/a> in most parts of the world, including Canada.<\/strong> It\u2019s getting cheaper all the time, thanks to improving technologies and better storage systems. The costs also drop as more people use it \u2013\u00a0the more we make, the cheaper it is to make.<\/p>\n\n Finally, let\u2019s not forget the cost of sticking with fossil fuels. If we don\u2019t switch to renewables, we risk more extreme weather, nature destruction, health problems, and billions of dollars in emergency responses, like evacuations after wildfires. We\u2019re already paying more to insure<\/a> our homes against these increasingly common disasters. Compared to that, clean energy is a bargain.<\/p>\n\n Renewable energy isn\u2019t some sci-fi fantasy. It\u2019s already here, powering homes, public transit systems, and even entire cities. It\u2019s cheaper, cleaner, and way less destructive than digging up and burning fossil fuels.<\/p>\n\n And the good news is that Canada has sun and wind power it\u2019s not even using yet. The strong winds that blow off the coasts of Atlantic Canada could provide some of the best wind power<\/a> in the world. Parts of sunny southern Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba are perfect for solar power<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n You can push decision makers at every level to phase out fossil fuels, invest in clean energy, and build more homes that use energy more efficiently. You can also urge them to support Indigenous-led energy projects and put climate justice at the heart of every decision. And if you want to make your voice louder? Join with others or take action<\/a> with an environmental organization.<\/p>\n\n We can power the planet without fossil fuels.. It\u2019s time to choose clean energy and a better, healthier, and fairer future for everyone.<\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2025\/07\/cab23564-gp0stq2y6_pressmedia-2500px-min-1024x684.jpg\")
Myth 1: Renewable energy only works when the wind blows or the sun shines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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Myth 2: Renewable energy is too expensive<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Fact: The future we want runs on renewable energy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n