Is energy access a human right?
When #energy suppliers refuse to serve someone, are they violating #humanRights?
Note:
* heating during the winter keeps people alive
* refrigeration keeps food safe
* some people rely on life-support systems that require electricity
OTOH, the above needs can be met using PV panels, batteries, a tent inside the house for extra insulation, etc. So it’s a messy question.
For the #poll below:
HR=human right
DoHR= #UN Declaration of Human Rights (#UNDoHR)
[ ] energy is a HR both philosophically & per DoHR
[ ] energy is a HR philosophically but NOT by DoHR
[ ] energy is not a HR philosophically but is per DoHR
[ ] energy is NOT a HR philosophically or by DoHR
Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.
That basicly gurantees right to energy and would cover all examples given above. Housing without proper heating, in an enviroment were it is needed is no longer housing. Spoiled food is not longer food and medical service do include having energy for medical devices.
Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights:
That basicly gurantees right to energy and would cover all examples given above. Housing without proper heating, in an enviroment were it is needed is no longer housing. Spoiled food is not longer food and medical service do include having energy for medical devices.