"Countries are paying the price for oil addiction, not just in their energy bills but in food prices, consumer inflation, shortages, and businesses threatened with collapse."
"This conference comes in the best possible moment. The oil crisis, sparked by the US-Israeli attack on Iran, is spotlighting the stark choice world leaders face between oil, gas and coal and the cleaner, safer renewable energy of the future."
"Spurred by soaring prices, some countries and millions of individuals are already making the switch. Record numbers of households in the UK are turning to solar panels, electric vehicles and heat pumps."
"Not counting China, global power generation from coal and gas has fallen, while renewable energy sources are gaining traction."
Colombia, with support from over 50 countries, is hosting a global conference to address the transition from fossil fuels. This initiative comes in response to the rising costs of energy and the impact of geopolitical conflicts on fuel prices. The conference aims to highlight the urgent need for a shift towards renewable energy sources. Colombia's environment minister emphasizes the critical moment for world leaders to choose between fossil fuels and cleaner energy alternatives, as many countries and individuals are already beginning to make the switch to renewables.
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