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Renewable resources, by definition, are perpetual, and are therefore invaluable when converted, stored, and disposed of or used. These natural occurrences are offered in nature, and the harnessing and application of them by humans cannot hinder, change, or waste them. Natural renewable resources, therefore, are the most cost effective, clean, readily available, and environmentally kind resources that are available to us. The trick, however, lies in the cost of the technology, design, engineering, creation, and universal, practical implementation of these resources as viable electricity, energy, and power. Why has it taken us so long to delve into this realm of clean, responsible living? The trillions of dollars needed for development aren't helping.
There are also years and layers worth of political and power struggle issues which have dragged this very real possibility into the quicksand, but this is rapidly changing with government and corporate focus realigning with what's best for the future. Renewable resources and their construction, from the bottom to the top, create an enormous number of new jobs and economic stimulation, all the while giving the earth the break that she so deserves and needs to heal what we have done to her in the past. You know what they say about hindsight.
The resources that are being researched and converted today include wind, solar or sun energy, water, and carefully controlled use and renewing of timber and wood products. Through conservation efforts and exhaustive revamping, the forestry and geological industries have estimated an annual timber resource guide that allows us to use only what can be replenished by the following year. In this way, the 30 to 50 years that it takes the average hardwood tree to mature will match what we use on a yearly basis. It is true, there are more trees in the United States today than there were in the 18thth centuries. We are doing well with forest management. and 19
Natural resources that have been used throughout the century over the entire world include wind and water. Hydropower has been implemented by mills and industrial plants since the late 1800's, while wind power has been an essential source of energy for rural areas and independent industry for at least as long. The trick for us, of late, is finding the balance between cost and efficiency as we head back toward the natural, clean roots of our power generation tactics. Renewable resource funding has increased one hundred fold over the past 12 years, and continues to drive our environmental efforts forward.