Cheap Gas Threatens America’s Shift from Fossil Fuels

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how the sharp drop in oil prices—from $82 to $62 per barrel—could have negative environmental consequences. As gas and heating costs fall, Americans may be less inclined to adopt clean energy alternatives like electric vehicles or sustainable heating solutions. McIntyre warns that continued declines in oil prices risk accelerating a return to fossil fuels, undermining progress in the fight against climate change.


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