The global transition towards alternative energy sources is considered crucial primarily because it:
A) Makes fossil fuels much easier and cheaper to extract from the Earth.
B) Guarantees that electricity will be significantly cheaper for consumers in all countries.
C) Helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, thereby mitigating climate change and its severe impacts.
D) Ensures that traditional energy sources will no longer be needed in any capacity.
E) Allows every country to become completely independent of any foreign energy imports.