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The Essential Role Of Fossil Fuels In Combating Climate Change, Ivye Meyer
The Essential Role Of Fossil Fuels In Combating Climate Change, Ivye Meyer
Op-Eds from ENSC230 Energy and the Environment: Economics and Policies
Fossil fuels have been essential to the living standards enjoyed by the industrialized and developed world. Since the Industrial Revolution, non-renewable sources, including coal, oil, and natural gas, have been our first choice in energy generation. Fossil fuels have also become appealing to developing nations, as they require inexpensive sources of energy to increase their standards of living. These factors contribute to fossil fuels comprising over 80 percent of the current global primary energy demand, undeniably making them a vital part of our daily lives. The necessity for upcoming change in energy production does not require the exclusion of fossil …