TED Talks Daily How can we escape soaring energy bills? Stop using fossil fuels | Tessa Khan
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Dec 5, 2022 Tessa Khan, a climate change lawyer, dives into the escalating costs of relying on fossil fuels and the dire need to embrace cleaner energy. She highlights how the fossil fuel industry's booming profits contrast with the energy crisis impacting everyday people. Tessa emphasizes the importance of transitioning to renewable sources and improving energy efficiency to combat climate change and economic struggles. Her insights pave the way for a sustainable future, sparking a call to action for collective efforts in this urgent fight.
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Fossil Fuel Dependency Crisis
- Soaring fossil fuel prices cause social and economic strife, a recurring cycle.
- This crisis must be the last time we're vulnerable to volatile fossil fuel markets.
Urgency of Transition
- New fossil fuel infrastructure is incompatible with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.
- The climate crisis, driven by fossil fuels, demands urgent action.
Fuel Poverty in the UK
- In the UK, fuel poverty is forcing pensioners onto buses for warmth and councils to open warming centers.
- Millions struggle to pay energy bills despite government intervention.