Iran War Shows That Doubling Down on Fossil Fuels Is ‘Delusional,’ UN Climate Chief Says

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By By Keerti GopalMar 16, 2026, 5:51 pm71 ptsTrending
Price spikes from the war highlight the necessity of the renewable energy transition for stability and national security, the U.N. official says. By Keerti Gopal The Iran war’s disruption to the global energy market should be a wake-up call for countries that continue to rely on fossil fuels, said United…

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