Our reliance on fossil fuels is a major driver of climate change from "summary" of The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace-Wells
The burning of fossil fuels - coal, oil, and gas - is the lifeblood of our global economy. It powers our cars, heats our homes, and fuels our industries. But this reliance on fossil fuels comes with a heavy cost. When we burn these fuels, we release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, creating a greenhouse effect that warms the planet. The consequences of this warming are already being felt around the world. Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, and extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and more severe. The science is clear: our reliance on fossil fuels is a major driver of climate change. Despite the overwhelming evidence, we continue to burn fossil fuels at an alarming rate. The demand for energy is only increasing as populations grow and economies develop. As a result, we are on track to blow past the targets set by the Paris Agreement and push global...
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