Energy and environment

There is a high correlation between energy (production, supply, consumption) and environment. With the existing patterns of consumption, high dependency on wood fuel, population growth and stagnant growth of modern fuels, the environment continues to deteriorate. This paper attempts to analyse the impact of energy production, supply and consumption on environment. Acute environmental problems posed by energy on biodiversity, biomass resources, soil, productivity, rural urban migration and above all on quality of life of people is highlighted. A guideline for environmentally- sound energy strategy to achieve sustainability is outlined. The guidelines contain issues such as optimal resource utilization, promotion of renewable, energy efficiency, fuel substitution, in, institutional capacity building and policy recommendations. (Author)