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Urgent Alert from Leading Scientists: The Critical Dangers of Fossil Fuels
- Leading scientists issue an urgent call to action in a recent review highlighting the critical dangers associated with fossil fuels.
- Fossil fuel extraction and use are linked to the ongoing climate emergency, public health issues, environmental injustices, biodiversity loss, and pollution crises.
- Approximately 90% of human-induced carbon dioxide emissions stem from fossil fuels, contributing significantly to global heating and extreme weather events.
- Fossil fuel combustion leads to premature deaths globally, with marginalized communities bearing a disproportionate burden of the health impacts.
- Transitioning to clean, renewable energy is imperative for mitigating these crises and fostering a healthier ecosystem and economy.
- Systemic injustices have concentrated fossil fuel development in marginalized communities, leading to environmental degradation and health disparities.
- The fossil fuel industry's expansion into plastics production exacerbates environmental pollution and threatens biodiversity.
- Addressing disinformation and governmental subsidies supporting fossil fuels is crucial for meaningful progress in combating climate change.
- The review, authored by a diverse coalition of experts, underscores the urgency and necessity of shifting away from fossil fuels towards sustainable alternatives.
- This call to action serves as a reminder of the pressing need for widespread support and policy changes to secure a sustainable future for generations to come.
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