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"Two years ago, countries around the world set a goal of “transitioning away
from fossil fuels in energy systems in a just, orderly and equitable manner.”
The plan included tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy
efficiency gains by 2030 – important steps for slowing climate change since the
energy sector makes up about 75% of the global carbon dioxide emissions that
are heating up the planet.
The world is making progress: More than 90% of new power capacity added in 2024
came from renewable energy sources, and 2025 saw similar growth.
However, fossil fuel production is also still expanding. And the United States,
the world’s leading producer of both oil and natural gas, is now aggressively
pressuring countries to keep buying and burning fossil fuels.
The energy transition was not meant to be a main topic when world leaders and
negotiators met at the 2025 United Nations climate summit, COP30, in November
in Belém, Brazil. But it took center stage from the start to the very end,
bringing attention to the real-world geopolitical energy debate underway and
the stakes at hand.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva began the conference by calling
for the creation of a formal road map, essentially a strategic process in which
countries could participate to “overcome dependence on fossil fuels.” It would
take the global decision to transition away from fossil fuels from words to
action."
Via Kenny Chaffin.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
