Alternative, renewable energy can reduce effects of global warming
PUTRAJAYA:
The use of alternative and renewable energy by industries has
been identified as one of the most effective ways of reducing the effects of global warming and greenhouse gases. Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Fadillah Yusof said excessive use of energy in industrial areas had contributed 80 percent to the effects of global warming. “It will be good if we can adopt alternative and renewable energy. As a developing country, we cannot stop the growth of industries as they provide huge employment opportunities. “We need to protect the environment while at the same time ensure continuous socio-economic growth,” he said when opening the 2nd National Conference On Extreme Weather and Climate Change: Understanding Science and Risk Education here yesterday. Fadillah said his Ministry was also studying the use of building materials that had contributed to global warming. “The use of mirrors in buildings will refract heat resulting in rise of temperature. We must consider using building materials that are environment friendly.” He added the Ministry was keen on providing grants for research on the use of alternative and renewable energy aimed at reducing the use of fossil fuel, the main agent. of pollution. - Bernama 
