Climate change is a big environmental problem that has become critical in last couple of decades. Some people claim that humans should stop burning fossil fuels and use only alternative energy resources, such as wind and solar power. Others say that oil, gas and coal are essential for many industries, and not using them will lead to economic collapse. What is your opinion? Support your point of view with relevant examples.

Fossil

fuel

has a significant role in the economy and the geopolitics of our world today.

Therefore

, many argue that modern societies cannot abandon coal, petrol and gas as

energy

sources.

Nevertheless

, I believe that fossil

fuel

should no longer be utilised as a source of

power

due to its damaging effect on the environment and the

climate

. Recent scientific research has proved the connection between the current

climate

crisis and the excessive utilisation of fossil

fuel

. Burning of fossil

fuel

to generate

power

releases carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Which in turn trap heat and increase the temperature on our planet, causing global warming and

climate

change.

For instance

, in recent years, summer has become hotter than they used to be. In fact, the temperature in Europe reached an unprecedented level

last

summer.

Moreover

, extreme weather has become more frequent than ever before, with rainfall causing flooding and hurricanes in many regions in the world.

For example

, a recent flood in India killed more than 100 people and destroyed hundreds of homes. Today, there is no doubt about the association between the burning of fossil

fuel

and

climate

crisis.

Accordingly

, mining and drilling of fossil

fuel

should stop and more sustainable sources of

power

should be adopted.

On the other hand

, the argument that ending oil and gas utilisation would collapse the oil industry and harm the economy is not really accurate. Moving to clean and renewable

energy

such

as solar and wind

energy

will create a new industry and encourage the development of new technologies. Adaptation of sustainable

energy

shouldn’t be sudden, but gradual to allow for the development of new industries.

This

can be proved already by many countries that have succeeded in eliminating a large percentage of fossil

fuel

usage and implemented renewable technologies.

For instance

, Germany generates 60% of its electricity from solar

power

.

Similarly

, Scotland uses wind turbines to provide electricity to most of its residents. Adopting sustainable

energy

will enhance the economy rather than destroy it. To conclude, I truly believe that the world should move away from fossil

fuel

, due to its harmful effect on the environment and its detrimental impact on the

climate

.