Natural Gas Pragmatism Is The Fastest Route To Decarbonization
May 13, 2021 5:30:pm
Summary Surely, natural gas, too, will have to be phased out over time, so why not skip this phase and move straight to wind and solar? The idea sounds enticing, but upon closer examination, it is counterproductive if not self-defeating, argues Olga Bielkova.
by: Olga Bielkova
Natural Gas Pragmatism Is The Fastest Route To Decarbonization
When it comes to the energy transition, we can’t allow perfect, in the words of Voltaire, to become the enemy of the good. The stewardship of our planet demands that we take concrete steps towards a carbon-free future, and we make them now. We must remember, however, that neither the pathway nor the pace of change will be the same everywhere.
Surely, natural gas, too, will have to be phased out over time, so why not skip this phase and move straight to wind and solar? The idea sounds enticing, but upon closer examination, it is counterproductive if not self-defeating, argues Olga Bielkova.
Olga Bielkova is the director of government and international affairs at GTSOU, the Gas TSO of Ukraine.
When it comes to the energy transition, we can’t allow perfect, in the words of Voltaire, to become the enemy of the good. The stewardship of our planet demands that we take concrete steps towards a carbon-free future, and we make them now. We must remember, however, that neither the pathway nor the pace of change will be the same everywhere.
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