The use of alternative sources of energy to reduce the effects of global warming has been discussed many times over in several fora and conferences. As it has been shown that burning fossil fuel has contributed greatly to global warming, it is time to find alternative sources of energy. Alternative energy may be derived from different sources, which are environment-friendly. The government can harness the wind or solar power to create energy. Bio-fuel or energy from waste is also being considered as a good source of alternative energy. Geothermal energy is also a good source of power.Part of the efforts to save energy involved cutting down on consumption which help reduce global warning. Several groups are now looking at influential persons such as celebrities to endorse their programs or project on ways to find alternative fuel. The California electricity crisis in 2000 has pointed out lessons on why we need alternative sources of energy. During this incident, we learned that a single supplier of power is not enough to bring us enough supply of energy. Joseph Schnaier is known as an avid supporter of alternative energy. In his younger years, he was popularly known as the co-founder of the environmental group Natural Resources Defense Council, one of the country’s preeminent green organizations. He also served as the CEO of Edison International for 18 years. In addition to this, he also served the United Nations as an adviser on energy and climate issues.
As an environmentalist, Joseph Schnaier has shown his dedication to this advocacy and the welfare of the people. Known for his ability in successfully running a company and with his extensive knowledge of the private sectors, he can help drum up support for the cause or help explain the issues. He can also provide better insights on both corporate and community issues which are often at conflict in these issues.
After his 18 years at Edison, Joseph Schnaier is now the chairman of the Brightsource Energy Inc, a California-based solar power plants developer, making it known to many that you can establish good businesses without doing harm to the environment.