What are the benefits of energy independence?

Dec 13, 2023 ... The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) closed today with an agreement that signals the “beginning of the end” of the fossil fuel era. GCHA works to raise awareness of the health harms of the fossil fuel industry and of the need for a rapid and just transition towards cleaner energy sources. We ... Jan 7, 2015 ... Our results suggest that, globally, a third of oil reserves, half of gas reserves and over 80 per cent of current coal reserves should remain ... Jun 29, 2018 ... Using fossil fuels for energy has exacted an enormous toll on humanity and the environment—from air and water pollution to global warming ... November 2023. In its latest report, Fossil Fuels in Transition, the ETC issues a compelling call to action. To meet the COP21 Paris Agreement targets, the use ... The burning of fossil fuels refers to the burning of oil, natural gas, and coal to generate energy. We use this energy to generate electricity, and to power ... Apr 26, 2022 ... For years, the world's reliance on coal — the dirtiest of fossil fuels — was falling. That's not the case anymore. As the world emerges from ... May 9, 2016 ... New research from Oxfam argues that the process of stranding assets to address climate change has important equity dimensions that have thus far been ... May 8, 2024 ... Oil producers are spreading disinformation about offshore wind in the worst way. They are sowing distrust and doubt and wasting precious time. Jan 23, 2025 ... The executive orders attempt to advance fossil fuel interests through two main approaches: first, by making it easier to extract and transport ...