This is also a s flawed take. Why does everyone want to buy? Years of propaganda and lobbying eliminated any possible alternatives. The USA was covered in rail and tram tracks in urban areas, most of which was removed and replaced with automobile infrastructure.
Without haber bosch 70% of food production would be gone. People buy food, as food is essential for survival.
Plastics are made from fossil fuels. Plastics are used, for example, in waterproofing houses, vapor barriers, etc. People use houses for shelter from the cold, rain, heat, …
I only picked the two biggest things I could think of that require fossil fuels, but you’re right. Plastics are used for everything because they are a wonder material. And so are fluorocarbons by the way, that’s why they’re also everywhere.
This is also a s flawed take. Why does everyone want to buy? Years of propaganda and lobbying eliminated any possible alternatives. The USA was covered in rail and tram tracks in urban areas, most of which was removed and replaced with automobile infrastructure.
Without haber bosch 70% of food production would be gone. People buy food, as food is essential for survival.
Plastics are made from fossil fuels. Plastics are used, for example, in waterproofing houses, vapor barriers, etc. People use houses for shelter from the cold, rain, heat, …
I only picked the two biggest things I could think of that require fossil fuels, but you’re right. Plastics are used for everything because they are a wonder material. And so are fluorocarbons by the way, that’s why they’re also everywhere.
Plastics need a minimal amount of oil compared to what’s burnt for fuel.