For physicist Antonio Turiel, 54, we’re heading towards a world in which there’ll be a step backwards in industry. Most produce will be sold local

Antonio Turiel, physicist: ‘We take for granted that we are going to replace fossil fuels with a 100% renewable system. That’s very questionable’

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2024-12-25 16:00:05

For physicist Antonio Turiel, 54, we’re heading towards a world in which there’ll be a step backwards in industry. Most produce will be sold locally, flying will become a luxury only accessible to a few and we’ll have to return to what he calls “rudimentary technologies,” such as water mills, or even human traction systems. These are some of the consequences that will result from a lack of energy and resources, according to this scientist from the Institute of Marine Sciences at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), who’s based in Barcelona. He has just published a new book, titled The Future of Europe: How to Reduce Growth for an Urgent Reindustrialization.

Question. Why are you still so concerned about the geological depletion of fossil fuels if science is asking us to cut out these energies as soon as possible due to climate change?

Answer. Because we’re not making an effective substitute. In fact, last year was the year in which the most gas and coal was extracted. We continue to have an economy that’s very dependent on fossil fuels. It’s absolutely necessary to get rid of them, but we’re not doing it.

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