This article talks about the new rising industry that is green energy. Over time, more and more countries such as China and the United States are investing heavily into the industry of sustainable energy. This also includes large multinational corporations such as Google, Wal-Mart Stores, Apple, and Ikea. The benefits resulted from this shift go beyond economical improvement, as it also reduces the pollution and waste generated by these companies, and increases the awareness of the use of sustainable energy. However, Canada did not respond as enthusiastically to this shift to renewable energy.
In 2014, as more countries go through the process of industrialisation, environmental issues have become more significant than ever, which also means that pressure groups have become more intolerant with corporations who do not put effort into establishing sustainable values. This has forced businesses to look for alternatives to the use of fossil fuels in the production process. As more large-scale corporations invest into the new trend that is green energy, others may become influenced to do the same. This is beneficial especially for countries such as China, where large amounts of pollution are produced due to the numerous factories and manufacturing plants located there. As mentioned in the article, China’s new renewable energy plants have now surpassed its investments in the generation of coal. If the countries that are currently hesitant to invest in the green energy market such as Canada become willing to do so, these will be the first steps that would lead to a more sustainable global market, which will not only create economic gains, but also improve the natural environment.