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Governments Double Down on Fossil Fuels, Pushing Climate Targets Out of Reach

September 22, 2025/by insnet editor

Instead of winding down coal, oil, and gas as promised, governments around the world are preparing to expand fossil fuel production — a move that scientists warn could blow past global climate goals.

Governments Double Down on Fossil Fuels, Pushing Climate Targets Out of Reach
Instead of winding down coal, oil, and gas as promised, governments around the world are preparing to expand fossil fuel production — a move that scientists warn could blow past global climate goals.
The Relentless Advance of Dehumanization
Several years ago, I argued that dehumanization had become an unstoppable force in our societies. Since then, the trend has only accelerated, climbing ever higher on the global index of misery. In the few independent media outlets and free forums that still exist, speculation about this phenomenon continues. Yet these discussions increasingly feel like rearguard battles. More and more media are being absorbed by owners who have no regard for free speech — and sometimes not even for truth itself.
Hybrid Cars Emit Up to Five Times More CO₂ Than Promised
In real-world driving conditions, the CO₂ emissions of plug-in hybrid cars are nearly five times higher than official tests suggest, according to an analysis by the European Environment Agency. Automakers often present plug-in hybrids as a more conventional alternative to fully electric vehicles, as they combine a gasoline or diesel engine with an electric motor and a battery that can be charged from the power grid.