Stored energy found in petroleum, coal, and natural gas has been used to power our energy, industry, transit, and homes for hundreds of years. Science has proven that fossil fuel use cannot continue as these types of extracted resources leave a long lasting toxic footprint that our planet is incapable of regulating at the scale needed to stay in equilibrium. Even the “cleanest” fossil fuel, known as CNG or clean natural gas, has been shown to have large methane emissions that offset the CO2 emissions to a significant extent (UNEP) and cause many other negative impacts both up and downstream.

It is in our interest to divest from fossil fuels and transition -as best we can- into new renewable modes described by the vetted articles shared and linked here. Aside from the many harmful impacts greenhouse gasses have in their extraction, production, transport, and use, only a small number of companies actually provide them. Such powerful and profitable corporations and their investors enjoy huge profits without paying appropriate taxes or other penalties for the damages they cause– greenhouse gas emissions that ultimately impact everyone on planet Earth.

The application of renewable/sustainable energy systems existing as viable options today can shift the weight to a new model. This will only happen if we as stakeholders demand change and also employ best practices in the use of our energy. Through aggregate actions and pressure for swift action, clear reporting, and enforced regulation we can make shifts for the better without compromising our way of life. If we invest in this positive movement now it creates lasting benefits over time well into the future, and if we do do not the opposite will continue to happen.