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159 sats \ 2 replies \ @Macoy31 7h \ on: Will Gen Z Realize Its Future Runs on Fossil Fuels? (TDE, Alex Rosado) econ
This was a fiery post — and I get the frustration. But I think the conversation needs more nuance.
Yes, fossil fuels currently power the world. They're dense, efficient, and underpin everything from transport to agriculture. But at the same time, Gen Z's concern about climate is valid — especially as they look ahead at ecological tipping points they didn’t create.
The real question isn’t “Fossil fuels good vs. green bad,” but how do we transition responsibly without collapsing economies or destroying ecosystems.
Maybe Gen Z’s role isn’t to reject fossil fuels outright, but to push for a smarter long-term energy mix — one that includes nuclear, better grids, and yes, still some fossil fuels where needed.
Cheap energy matters. So does breathable air.
I really appreciate the balanced take here. You're right — this isn't a black-and-white issue. Gen Z didn’t create the current system, but they’re inheriting its consequences. It makes sense for them to question how we move forward.
Fossil fuels have powered growth, but the challenge now is to innovate our way toward sustainability without causing energy poverty or economic collapse. A smarter mix like you said with nuclear, renewables, improved storage, and even cleaner fossil use where necessary, might be the best path.
Breathable air and affordable energy shouldn’t be a trade-off. Gen Z might just be the generation to finally balance both
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Cheap energy matters. So does breathable air.
That I can, and do, agree with.
Don't think it therefore follows that
Gen Z's concern about climate is valid — especially as they look ahead at ecological tipping points they didn’t create.
I'd sooner believe in Jesus than scary-sounding "tipping points", and Gen Zers have definitely not thought about energy deeply enough to have such a strong opinion
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