Winding Down Fossils is Essential, Doable to Keep Average Warming to 1.5°C – The Energy Mix: A map in the strategy report shows available renewable energy
potential exceeding demand on every continent and in every region of the
world—modestly in Europe, moderately in India, and drastically
everywhere else. “Even with conservative estimates that account for
environmental safeguards, land constraints, and technical feasibility,
solar and wind energy could meet primary energy demand more than 50
times over, indicating no new fossil fuel development is needed,” Teske
and Niklas write.

“This new report shows clearly that we have more than enough fossil
fuels above ground and under production and that we have the technology
and renewable energy capacity to more than meet the world’s energy
needs,” said FFNPT Initiative Chair Tzeporah Berman. “Fast-tracking a
wind down of oil, gas, and coal and focusing on expanding renewable
production and infrastructure is not only possible, but it will save
lives.”

Winding Down Fossils is Essential, Doable to Keep Average Warming to 1.5°C – The Energy Mix: A map in the strategy report shows available renewable energy
potential exceeding demand on every continent and in every region of the
world—modestly in Europe, moderately in India, and drastically
everywhere else. “Even with conservative estimates that account for
environmental safeguards, land constraints, and technical feasibility,
solar and wind energy could meet primary energy demand more than 50
times over, indicating no new fossil fuel development is needed,” Teske
and Niklas write.“This new report shows clearly that we have more than enough fossil
fuels above ground and under production and that we have the technology
and renewable energy capacity to more than meet the world’s energy
needs,” said FFNPT Initiative Chair Tzeporah Berman. “Fast-tracking a
wind down of oil, gas, and coal and focusing on expanding renewable
production and infrastructure is not only possible, but it will save
lives.”Read More