Podcast: Why we are a long way from eliminating fossil fuels

In this podcast, I explain why fossil fuels will remain crucial for decades despite the growth of renewable energy. It cites projections showing continued increases in global energy demand, exceeding the capacity of clean energy sources even with optimistic scenarios. Significant hurdles exist in scaling renewable energy infrastructure, including permitting processes, land availability, and community opposition. While acknowledging climate change, I note the importance of affordable energy for developing nations, suggesting that continued fossil fuel use is unavoidable for economic progress in the near future. The essay concludes that expectations for rapidly eliminating fossil fuels are unrealistic, given current energy demands and technological limitations.