Summary

The website content advocates for a swift transition from Russian fossil fuels to green energy as a response to the invasion of Ukraine, emphasizing the opportunity for positive environmental change amidst the crisis.

Abstract

The article titled "Move Away From (Russian) Fossil Fuels Now" calls for a reduction in dependency on Russian oil and natural gas, proposing a pivot towards green energy as a strategic and environmental solution. It highlights the global impact of Russia's fossil fuel production, accounting for significant percentages of the world's supply, and the vulnerability this creates for Europe and other regions. The author urges the world to learn from the current crisis and not to replace Russian fossil fuels with those from other countries, but rather to invest in sustainable energy sources to combat climate change and secure a habitable planet for future generations. The piece also reflects on humanity's capacity to overcome crises, drawing parallels to the collective response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and expresses hope that the current situation will catalyze a shift towards renewable energy.

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The author expresses a strong desire for an end to the "mindless war" in Ukraine and acknowledges the suffering it has caused.
There is a clear stance that the world should not return to its previous state of dependency on Russian fossil fuels, viewing the current situation as an opportunity to transition to green energy.
The article suggests that Europe's scramble for alternative energy sources in the wake of sanctions against Russia is a chance to found green options, rather than seeking other fossil fuel suppliers like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, or the UAE.
The author believes that the invasion of Ukraine may have inadvertently set the stage for a global shift towards saving the planet by moving away from fossil fuels.
There is an optimistic view that humanity is good at solving crises, citing the recent handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as an example of what can be achieved when the world works together.
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Move Away From (Russian) Fossil Fuels Now

Let’s move away from Russian Oil and gas and hurt them where they feel the pain — their wallets. But let’s do it by replacing Fossil Fuels with Green Energy.

Let’s move from Russian Oil and Gas to Green Energy! Photo - Pexels

Russia has invaded Ukraine. The EU, US, and their allies have stepped up the sanctions and have partially cut-off Russia from the world. Russia will have less buyers for its oil and natural gas until peace prevails and the world forgives Russia.

I hope this mindless war ends soon, but no one can predict when that will be. However, I hope we don’t forget the lessons when we get to the end.

We need to reduce our heavy dependency on Russia, but we should replace it with green energy instead of looking for another fossil fuel supplier. It is relatively easier to run from Russia to Qatar/Saudi Arabia/UAE, but is is better if we rather found other green options!

Dependency on Russia for Oil and Natural gas:

Russia remained globally the second largest gas, and the third largest oil producer, accounting for 17% and 12% of the global output, respectively in 2020*. The world depended a lot on Russia, partially the reason Russia must have felt confident that Europe would not react badly. Europe is Putin’s cash cow.

But Putin overplayed his hand, and now Europe is scrambling to find other sources of energy, and reduce its dependence on Russia.

Dependence on fossil fuels in general:

The world has woken up to the fact that it needs to move away from fossil fuels. Climate change is real, and we need to do something about it. Putin has given us the perfect opportunity to make that happen.

We need to find alternative sources of energy, and quickly. We can’t keep burning fossil fuels and expect the planet to be habitable for future generations. Putin may have started a mindless war, but he may have also inadvertently set us on the path to saving our planet. Let’s not squander this opportunity.

Humanity is collectively good at solving crisis:

We recently (almost) solved the Covid pandemic. There is still a lot of work to do, but many economies have fully resumed activity. We’ve just proven that when the world comes together, we can do amazing things.

I’m hopeful that this will be the case with Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The world is coming together to isolate Putin and reduce our dependency on Russian oil and gas. I hope this will pave the way for a future where we’re less reliant on fossil fuels, and more reliant on renewable energy sources. We’ve shown that we’re capable of it — let’s not go back to sleep now.

Conclusion:

No amount of positives will ease the sufferings of the millions of innocent people who are impacted by the war in Ukraine. Many Russians also feel helpless bearing the wrath of the world and don’t know how to stop their leader. The war needs to end today!

But let’s not go back to the same state that allowed Russia to be as bold as they got. Let’s move away from their Oil and gas and hurt them where they feel the pain — their wallets. But let’s do it by replacing Fossil Fuels with Green Energy.

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*Sources: https://www.bp.com/content/dam/bp/business-sites/en/global/corporate/pdfs/energy-economics/statistical-review/bp-stats-review-2021-russia-insights.pdf