I'm happy that oil prices are going up

https://lemmy.world/post/44197528

I'm happy that oil prices are going up - Lemmy.World

Lemmy

Why?
Because of climate change and my hatred of breathing in diesel fumes when a truck passes by. I want to see more efficient electric vehicles. With gas prices high the alternative becomes more viable, and it exposes how volatile fossil fuels are.
Not a lot of massive cargo ships are gonna stop using bunker fuel in favour of turning electric. And that’s just one example.

It will happen over time, especially with higher oil prices.

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