Like it or not, fossil fuels are here to stay
In spite of their impact on climate change, fossil fuels are winning the race with renewable energy.
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Another war for oil? This is why we need renewable energy
Choosing renewables over fossil fuels would mean fewer wars and less economic disruption.
War in the Middle East made the case for renewables – what’s happening in each country tells a harder story
The war in the Middle East has made a powerful case for transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
What the Iran conflict means for gas prices, clean energy and the climate
If the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted and gas prices keep rising, here’s how that could affect EVs, wind and ...
Trump’s ‘God Squad’ blocks endangered species protections in Gulf
Citing the Iran war, the administration voted to waive endangered species regulations for oil drilling.
The war on Iran is a war on the climate
The war has increased greenhouse gas emissions and oil prices, while exposing the true costs of fossil fuels.
Too valuable to burn? Chemical and plastic industries will rely on oil far longer than motorists
Oil is not going to disappear any time soon, but over time it’s likely to shift to a more specialized ...
US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades
The US economy is less oil-intensive, producing more economic value with far less oil use today than in the past.
How would the Iran conflict play out in a world powered by renewables rather than fossil fuels?
Around a fifth of the world’s traded oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, linking Gulf states to the wider ...
Fossil fuels feed wars, green energy fuels peace
Breaking our dependence on oil can dismantle one of history’s most persistent drivers of conflict.