Is It Time to Apply Harm Reduction to Energy Policy?

Harm reduction has been gaining support, mostly in liberal cities and states. If harm reduction can keep people from dying of a drug overdose, should we apply the same logic to other tough problems? Think about this one: Human beings all over the globe are using more and more electricity. Producing that electricity typically creates a lot of pollution and greenhouse gases. Cleaner energy sources like solar and wind power don't have nearly the capacity to meet the demand. So is it time to think of a good solution? Is it time to apply harm reduction to energy policy?