×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Russian-Ukraine war proves world dependence on fossil fuel

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

The main fossil fuels are coal, crude oil and natural gas. [iStockphoto]

Global leaders and delegates at the COP27 conference have been warned of the addiction and dependence on fossil fuel proven by Rassin-Ukrain war.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has roiled the markets and geopolitics of energy, driving oil and gas prices to their highest levels in nearly a decade and forcing many countries to reconsider their energy supplies.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Business
Ruto strips agriculture body of coffee role in sector shake-up
Business
Kenya's meat exports disrupted by Middle East war
Business
State now banks on special economic zones, EAC to boost trade
Real Estate
Kenya to host Africa urban forum next month