Fossil Fuels Still Generate 57% of the World's Electricity

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Despite growth in alternative energy sources, fossil fuels still account for 57% of global electricity generation. Reports from the Energy Institute and Pew Research Center indicate that coal, gas, and oil remain dominant, highlighting ongoing reliance on hydrocarbons worldwide.

When the Energy Institute reported in its Statistical Review of World Energy that the global grid is still ruled by hydrocarbons, it may have come as a surprise to some observers. Now, another report has confirmed the status quo: alternative energy sources of electricity are expanding, but the world still generates most of its electricity from coal, gas, and oil. Some 57% of global electricity is generated from hydrocarbons, Pew Research Center reported, after analyzing data produced by net-zero outlet Ember, which is also a partner of the Energy…