The increasingly radical climate movement, explained
"Die-ins," Krazy Glue, and gridlock: The climate movement is embracing civil disobedience.
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"Die-ins," Krazy Glue, and gridlock: The climate movement is embracing civil disobedience.
The burning of fossil fuels accounted for 82% of the world's energy in 2022, down from 87% in 2000. Despite the growth of renewables, increased energy demand has offset the progress. The United Nations released a global stocktake to assess the world's progress in transitioning away from polluting fuels, revealing that there is still a long way to go. Energy transitions have historically taken 50-75 years, but with accelerating climate change, time is running out.
By Liz Conor, La Trobe University | - In 2022, the burning of fossil fuels provided 82% of the world’s …
But historical energy transitions show current shift from fossil fuels will need to be sped up.
You might look at the task ahead of weaning ourselves off fossil fuels and despair. But we’ve changed energy sources many times before – and it’s never a straightforward process.