Fox News’ Eben Brown reports that more than 190 countries say they’re ready to move away from fossil fuels, but some critics say the focus should be on innovation, not regulation.

The global elites once again patted themselves on the back for saving the planet, marking the latest COP28 with an actual commitment to "transition away" from fossil fuels. Half the attendees, however, had to settle for less, wanting a complete "phase out" instead.

The fossil fuel haters seem to forget, or rather choose to ignore, the enormous blessings afforded them on account of abundant and affordable energy.

Very strong and positive correlations exist between the use of fossil fuels and rise in GDP, income, wealth, life expectancy and overall quality of life, simply because this resource has enabled countless technological advancements.

Heavy electrical transmission lines are pictured at the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in California's Mojave Desert on July 15, 2022, near Primm, Nevada. (George Rose/Getty Images)

The greater the access to cheap energy, the greater the overall health and productivity of a nation. The converse is also true.

COP28 CLIMATE CONFERENCE IS NOT JUST THE SUPER BOWL OF VIRTUE SIGNALING. IT'S DOING REAL DAMAGE

It’s ironic that the very fuel despised by alarmists is the sole energy source that facilitates their annual gatherings to denounce its usage. COP28 attendance peaked at around 85,000 this year, hundreds of whom flew in and out on private jets.

More detrimental than anything fossil........

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