Rising Utility Bills Push Fossil Fuel Return

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported on rising U.S. energy costs and their political consequences. Quoting EQT CEO Toby Rice, McIntyre explained that utility bills have surged 35%, leaving states under pressure to expand natural gas infrastructure. He stressed that renewables are not yet sufficient to offset costs, meaning fossil fuels could see a resurgence in the U.S. energy mix.


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