alga Odder Learning Activity 8 Balancing Energy Growth with Environmental and Societal Impacts It is estimated that 1.3 billion people still do not have access to modern energy sources. Many more utilize energy, but far below the consumption of developed countries. Discuss the environmental and societal implications of expanding energy access globally. Some examples of discussion topics below: Impacts (both positive & negative) of specific renewable energy technologies (hydro, solar, wind, biofuels, etc.) Impacts of energy access on indigenous communities in Canada Impacts of improving energy access in China, India, and Africa . . . 39