We depend on fossil fuels because they are rooted in the fabric of the economy and supply chains for more than two centuries and with the support of years of investment in research and development, have become the cheapest, most accessible and most efficient option for energy supply.
Another reason for our dependance is millions of jobs created by industries that produce fossil fuels or supply them to consumers.
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The findings of a report showed that despite the reduction in the cost of renewable energy and the pressure on governments to act against climate change, the share of fossil fuels in the world's energy portfolio is as high as it was a decade ago.
Burning fossil fuels such as coal, gas and oil produces carbon dioxide, which is the main greenhouse gas responsible for global warming.
According to the REN21 report, the share of fossil fuels in the global energy portfolio reached 80.2% in 2019 compared to 80.3% in 2009.
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In the current situation, due to the increase in air pollution in the world, reducing the use of fossil fuels is a global concern, and the best way out of this situation is to reduce the use of private cars and increase clean public transportation such as the subway.
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In total, during 2017, more than 14 billion tons of crude oil equivalent, all kinds of fossil fuels were consumed in the world, which has an increase of 2.1% compared to 2016.
Carbon dioxide gas, with a share of 65% of all greenhouse gases, has a significant contribution to global warming; An issue that global concerns about its environmental and climate consequences have increased over the past years.
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Because coal is currently the most reliable source of energy, it offers an easier and cheaper way to ensure fuel security for many countries such as Poland, Russia, Australia, South Africa, etc.
But with the emergence of a global will to move away from the economy based on carbon and methane, most expert forecasts indicate that there will be no place for coal in the world's fuel basket by the middle of the 21st century.
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Air pollution caused by the burning of fossil fuels causes the premature death of more than four million people a year worldwide and imposes a financial burden of eight billion dollars on the global economy every day.
Burning gasoline, coal and oil kills three times more than the number of people killed in road accidents worldwide.
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Iran, with a population of 81 million, consumes more than 100 million liters of diesel daily.
Respiratory, cardiovascular and cardiovascular diseases, children's lack of brain development and dozens of other complications are the result of the increasing consumption of fossil fuels such as diesel in Iran.
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Q: What contributes to the affordability and accessibility of fossil fuels?
A: Years of investment in research and development. [03a0c485-5f5f-439d-86d0-b2d645669bc0]

Q: Despite efforts to promote renewable energy, what remains unchanged in the world's energy portfolio?
A: The share of fossil fuels, which is as high as it was a decade ago. [cbd133c7-829e-4694-9871-135a826a033f]

Q: What is suggested as the best solution for reducing fossil fuel usage in the face of increasing air pollution?
A: Reducing the use of private cars and promoting clean public transportation like subways. [dc2b93c4-0ba8-4012-b13e-50c754f843d1, a947e6cf-71f4-45c6-bb3f-4c259257da4a]

Q: What percentage of greenhouse gasses does carbon dioxide contribute to?
A: 65%. [f01519a7-a90d-450d-98f3-fd8a774399e7]

Q: Why is coal considered the most reliable energy source for certain countries?
A: It offers an easier and cheaper way to ensure fuel security. [d4d28411-3a34-40ac-9e81-fd09052a28b5]

Q: How many people worldwide are estimated to die prematurely each year due to air pollution from fossil fuels?
A: More than four million, with an additional financial burden of eight billion dollars on the global economy every day. [ce901313-7e3d-425a-8d1a-d553c5e7ad80]

Q: What was the total consumption of crude oil equivalent fossil fuels in 2017?
A: More than 14 billion tons, with a 2.1% increase from 2016. [f01519a7-a90d-450d-98f3-fd8a774399e7]

Q: How does the mortality rate from burning gasoline, coal, and oil compare to road accidents worldwide?
A: It kills three times more people than road accidents. [ce901313-7e3d-425a-8d1a-d553c5e7ad80]

Q: What is the main greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?
A: Carbon dioxide, produced by burning fossil fuels like coal, gas, and oil. [cbd133c7-829e-4694-9871-135a826a033f]

Q: What is the daily consumption of diesel in Iran?
A: More than 100 million liters. [1ccc9d01-8c27-4e42-95f8-8fc6d730d3b5]

Q: What is the forecast regarding the future of coal in the world's fuel basket?
A: Most expert forecasts indicate that there will be no place for coal by the middle of the 21st century. [d4d28411-3a34-40ac-9e81-fd09052a28b5]

Q: What is a significant reason for our dependence on fossil fuels?
A: The millions of jobs created by industries associated with them. [03a0c485-5f5f-439d-86d0-b2d645669bc0]

Q: What health issues people of Iran face, due to high consumption of diesel?
A: Respiratory, cardiovascular and cardiovascular diseases, children's lack of brain development and dozens of other complications. [1ccc9d01-8c27-4e42-95f8-8fc6d730d3b5]

Q: How many people a year die prematurely due to the burning of fossil fuels?
A: more than four million people a year worldwide. [ce901313-7e3d-425a-8d1a-d553c5e7ad80]