Current Energy Landscape and Fossil Fuel Dominance

The energy landscape globally is dominated by fossil fuels, with 80% of the world's energy still coming from sources like coal, gas, and oil as it did in 1990. Despite the increase in renewable energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines, they only make up a small portion of the total energy production. This is because the majority of energy production still relies on fossil fuels like oil, coal, and gas. The demand for oil and gas is increasing, with the United States becoming the largest oil producer globally. While there have been efforts to decarbonize in countries like the UK and parts of Europe by shifting from coal to gas, the challenge remains significant due to the heavy reliance on carbon in various aspects of daily life. The future emissions are expected to come primarily from countries like India, Indonesia, China, Brazil, the Middle East, and Sub-Saharan Africa, where the demand for fossil fuels is on the rise. This global context highlights the importance of addressing fossil fuel dominance and the challenges posed by carbon-intensive economies in combating climate change.