Energy Insights
Energy Insights, by Energy Tracker Asia, covers the latest topics on the energy transition and gets into conversation with a wide range of experts and thought leaders on themes that include energy, fossil fuels, climate finance, climate policy, decarbonisation and development. Join our host each month to dive deep into the latest opportunities, challenges and solutions in the climate and energy space.
Energy Insights
Public Health Safe, Economically Sound: Wind & Solar in Communities
Across the world, wind and solar power are often accused of harming public health and disrupting communities — but the science tells a different story.
In this episode of Energy Insights, host Stephen takes a closer look at one of the most persistent myths in the energy debate: that renewable projects threaten wellbeing. Drawing on studies from health authorities and real-world data, the discussion reveals how wind and solar actually improve public health by reducing air pollution, cutting respiratory illnesses, and easing pressure on national healthcare systems.
Beyond health, the episode also explores the economic and social benefits of renewables — from lower public spending to revitalised rural economies and new local jobs. The evidence is clear: clean energy doesn’t just power homes; it powers healthier, more resilient communities.
