Colombia minister says Iran war should accelerate transition to clean energy
Summary
Colombia's environment minister says the conflict in Iran highlights the urgent need to switch from oil and gas to clean energy sources like solar and wind. She believes the global energy instability caused by the war should speed up, not slow down, the move to greener energy.Key Facts
- Colombia’s environment minister is Irene Vélez Torres.
- She spoke ahead of international talks involving about 50 countries.
- These talks focus on reducing use of polluting fuels like oil and gas.
- The war in Iran has caused instability in global energy markets.
- Vélez Torres says this conflict shows why faster action on clean energy is needed.
- Clean energy sources mentioned include solar, wind, and geothermal power.
- She calls for a stronger, faster shift toward environmentally friendly energy.
- The goal is to move away from coal, oil, and gas to reduce pollution and risk.
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