Fossil fuel: a term often heard in the news and discussions. But what exactly is fossil fuel? Fossil fuels are the remains of plants and animals (fossils) that, over millions of years, have been transformed into oil, gas, or coal under the Earth’s high pressure. In the mid-19th century, humanity began to extract and pump these fuels from the Earth to burn them and generate energy—an important development for our prosperity but unfortunately one with a significant downside.
The combustion of fossil fuels releases a considerable amount of CO2 into the atmosphere (among other undesirable emissions). Therefore, the Dutch government aims to significantly reduce the use of fossil fuels, striving for a carbon-neutral energy system by 2050. This reduction is crucial to mitigate the greenhouse effect and address global warming.
The problem with fossil fuels isn’t solely their finite nature, as the climate crisis could create a disastrous scenario for our planet long before these fuels are depleted.
The only way to avert this crisis is through a global transition to sustainable energy. The Dutch government is also committed to substantially reducing fossil fuel usage, aiming for a carbon-neutral energy system by 2050. Wattsun products contribute to this goal by being designed to make sustainable energy available anytime, anywhere. This way, working on location without access to the power grid can also be sustainable.
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