The trade-offs between needed renewable energy transitions and biodiversity can be overcome [Comment]

McElwee, Pamela; Smith, Pete; Ballal, Vedant; Cherubini, Francesco; Harrison, Paula A.

The trade-offs between needed renewable energy transitions and biodiversity can be overcome [Comment]

McElwee, Pamela; Smith, Pete; Ballal, Vedant; Cherubini, Francesco; Harrison, Paula A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9873-3338. 2025 The trade-offs between needed renewable energy transitions and biodiversity can be overcome [Comment]. Nature Reviews Biodiversity. 10.1038/s44358-025-00079-0

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1038/s44358-025-00079-0

Abstract/Summary

The expansion of renewable energy is urgently needed to reduce carbon emissions, but it can entail some trade-offs with biodiversity. Here, we argue that synergistic implementation strategies are possible and should be prioritized. Decision-makers must also consider the counterfactual — that unchecked fossil fuel use is far worse for biodiversity than the modest effects of renewable energy development.

Item Type:

Publication - Article

Digital Object Identifier (DOI):

10.1038/s44358-025-00079-0

UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:

Biodiversity and Land Use (2025-)

ISSN:

3005-0677

NORA Subject Terms:

Ecology and Environment

Date made live:

22 Aug 2025 12:46 +0 (UTC)