economy
Iran energy chaos offers a taste of Greta Thunberg's world
Oil is again above $100 per barrel, and gas prices at the pump are at $1 more than they were just a month ago, before the war began. Iran’s attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are causing global economic strife.
TL;DR
- Oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel, and gas prices have increased significantly due to Iran's attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- This situation is compared to the disruption environmental activists like Greta Thunberg have long advocated for by demanding an end to fossil fuel consumption.
- The article questions the scientific validity of the link between fossil fuel reduction and climate repair, citing the lack of observable climate impact during the COVID-19 shutdown.
- It criticizes environmental advocates for hypocrisy, using John Kerry's private jet travel to receive an environmental award as an example.
- The author suggests that activists are more interested in dictating societal changes and wielding power than in actual scientific data or the well-being of the public.