Fossil fuels feed wars, green energy fuels peace

Green energy sources dismantle the geopolitics of oil.

While the world rightly views the climate crisis as the most urgent threat posed by our dependence on oil, coal and gas, there’s another, often overlooked consequence: Fossil fuels have long driven conflict, displacement and geopolitical instability.

As the conflict with Iran escalated, we once again witnessed how volatile the global fossil fuel market is, and how closely it is tied to the tides of war.

When Israel launched attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, oil prices surged due to fears of supply disruptions. Brent crude jumped nearly 8%, briefly topping $78.50, while West Texas Intermediate wasn’t far behind, rising over 7%, according to Oilprice.com.

That same source noted: “… when military conflict suddenly flares up with one of the world’s biggest oil producers, and they also happen to control the Strait of Hormuz, the market pays attention.”

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