Rising Electricity, Falling Gas Prices Change Climate Math
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, notes that gasoline prices have fallen 15% since last year due to an oil glut, while residential electricity prices have risen more than 10%, driven by AI data centers and extreme heat. He warns that electricity costs could keep climbing unless politically blocked, while low gas prices may encourage continued use of gas-powered cars.
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