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Trump the environmentalist? How his Iran war exposed the fragility of dirty energy
What happened
The Iran war has caused oil price spikes, prompting countries to reduce oil and gas use and invest in cleaner forms of energy, potentially speeding up the peak in global oil consumption and reducing global fossil fuel emissions by 0.5% this year. The war has also made it clear that the world is vulnerable to petro-dictatorships and Middle East disruptions, leading to increased investment in renewable energy. The US, however, has not seen a corresponding shift towards clean energy, with the admin
Why it matters
The Iran war has highlighted the fragility of the global energy system and its reliance on fossil fuels, making the case for a transition to renewable energy more obvious. The shift towards clean energy may continue even after the conflict ends, as countries have already begun to adopt renewable sources and the cost of solar and battery storage has plummeted.
Key facts
- Global fossil fuel emissions are expected to drop by 0.5% this year due to the Iran war.
- The cost of solar and battery storage has plummeted, leading to a surge in demand for renewable energy.
- Eight of the largest oil companies made over $90 billion in the first three months of the war.
- The US has not followed the global trend towards clean energy, with the administration gutting pollution limits and supporting the fossil fuel industry.
- The Iran war has made it clear that the world is vulnerable to petro-dictatorships and Middle East disruptions.
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