Climate change is a global issue; the adverse effects of air pollution affect our health, lead to extreme weather disasters, and contribute to the destruction of our ecosystem. This news is not new, the climate crisis has been discussed in length for decades. Although we aware of the severity of rising temperatures, we have still seen an increase in the earth’s global temperature of approximately 0.13°C each decade. Industrialized countries, and the people who live within them, have grown accustomed to a specific lifestyle that consists of an abundance of readily available options at the lowest possible price point. Eco-friendly consumption options do not often fit these characteristics and villainizing everyday consumers for not making sustainable decisions pressures people to live outside of their means. Walmart contributed over 17 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2019, and we can see comparable emissions from similar major corporations. However, a low-cost mass production strategy is often the only option for lower income families, especially with the rising cost of living. We can all make small changes, but municipalities and corporations are key to seeing real advancements.

Nigeria has one of the lowest GDP per capita in the world despite its abundance of natural resources. With a stable and affordable power supply through the use of renewable energy sources, some of the positive impact it could have on GDP is: Reduction in Cost of Production, Increased Business Activities, Increase in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI), Reduction in Unemployment, Reduction of Inflation, and an Additional Income Source.

Nigeria has an abundance of natural resources to generate renewable energy, yet almost half of the country lives without electricity. Fossil fuels account for 86% of Nigeria's energy generation,

Hygge can help by provide reliable energy through its energy trading platform while ensuring efficient use through redistribution to households, businesses, and communities that need solar power.

Electric vehicle adoption comes with a demand for electricity. How clean is the electricity fueling these vehicles? What proportion of EVs are really zero emissions? EVs are significantly less polluting than petrol and diesel-powered cars as they do not produce tailpipe emissions. However, the carbon footprint of EVs can be attributed primarily to the manufacturing process and sourcing of energy.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.