By Dr. Victoria R. Nalule and Dr. Xiaoyi (Shawn) Mu of the CEPMLP, University of Dundee address the misconceptions surrounding the continued role of fossil fuels in the energy transition era. Does the energy transition imply a total ban on fossil fuels and should countries fire sell their oil & gas assets? In simple terms, energy transition refers to a shift from fossil fuels to cleaner forms of energy. It is true, fossil fuels are the main contributor to climate change as they produce around 60% of greenhouse gases. Although fossil fuels are associated with climate change impacts, cleaner and more efficient production and utilization methods can reduce emissions from fossil fuel use.

Source: The Guardian October 28, 2020 08:48 UTC