"Fossil fuel dependency is ripping away national security and sovereignty and replacing it with subservience and rising costs, according to Simon Stiell, the UN climate chief."
"We are at the dawn of the electrostates versus petrostates, and electricity is the holy grail right now for everybody, stated John Kerry, former US secretary of state."
"The future is being able to harness the power of electrons and send them where we need them, and use them effectively."
Oil prices are around $110 a barrel, with predictions of reaching $150. Food prices are increasing due to a fertilizer supply crunch, potentially pushing 45 million more people into acute hunger. Industries face shortages and rising costs, prompting households to reduce energy consumption. The US-Israel war on Iran adds to global economic shocks, revealing reliance on fossil fuels. Countries are divided between those dependent on fossil fuels and those pursuing low-carbon futures, marking a shift towards electrostates versus petrostates. John Kerry emphasizes the importance of harnessing electricity for the future.
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