Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest Criticizes Fossil Fuel Industry and Carbon Credit Schemes
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- Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest criticizes dictators, fascists, and oligarchs in control of the fossil fuel industry for spreading fear about the transition to green energy using AI-driven bots.
- He questions the effectiveness of net zero targets and labels the majority of carbon credit schemes as 'fake', arguing that 85% of carbon credits are not genuine.
- Fortescue, his mining company, aims to achieve 'real zero' emissions targets and has plans to produce 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030.
- Despite challenges and job cuts, Dr. Forrest remains a vocal advocate for renewable energies and criticizes financial institutions for promoting carbon credits that do more harm than good.
Australian mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has strongly criticized the fossil fuel industry, accusing them of using AI-driven bots to spread fear about the transition to green energy. He labeled the narrative that fossil fuels are a 'reliable friend' for the world's energy future as 'rubbish'. Forrest expressed skepticism towards net zero targets, calling out the fossil fuel sector for influencing the term 'net zero' to avoid significant changes.
Dr. Forrest denounced carbon credit schemes, stating that around 85% of them are fake and were created by financial institutions and the oil and gas sector. Despite setbacks and job cuts, his company, Fortescue, remains committed to achieving 'real zero' emissions targets and has initiatives to produce 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen per year by 2030.
He criticized major companies for buying carbon offsets instead of reducing fossil fuel usage and highlighted the insincerity of some corporations' net zero plans. Dr. Forrest emphasized the importance of real actions over token gestures in the fight against climate change.
Though facing challenges, Dr. Forrest is a vocal advocate for renewable energies and has called for a shift away from reliance on fossil fuels. He expressed concerns about the environmental impact of carbon credits and the financial motivations behind their promotion. Despite criticism, he continues to push for the adoption of green hydrogen and sustainable practices in Australia's energy sector.
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