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The faster we burn through fossil fuels (especially Oil and Natural Gas), the sooner the transition will be. The only question will be how painful it is.
by linotype 2y ago
The faster we burn through fossil fuels (especially Oil and Natural Gas), the sooner the transition will be. The only question will be how painful it is.
- rjsw 2y agoAlternatively, if we stop burning them then they will last a lot longer as chemical feedstock.
- linotype 2y agoThat’s what I’d prefer but I’m in the minority. It’s drill baby drill for most it would seem.
- rjsw 2y agoAt least one big chemical company [1] has tried to make the case that they should be allowed to keep exploring for oil as they don't intend to burn it. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ineos https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ineos
- GaggiX 2y agoIt doesn't have to be painful, especially with the prices of solar panels and batteries right now, it's a lot more convenient than gas where I live.