What shall guide us in the phasing out of fossil fuels?

Abbasi clearly articulates the urgent need to phase out fossil fuels.1 It is heartening that the medical voice for this is now being clearly raised. Alas, however, it joins the hollow ring of the voices of climate scientists and those from climate vulnerable nations in the corridors of power, and other interests hold sway.So where do we go next? I wonder if we could consider the three jewels or treasures of Taoism as a guide: humility, frugality, and compassion.2Humility—many doctors are in the top 10% income bracket in the world (>£43 000 per year), which, according to an Oxfam report, means that they have a carbon footprint nine times the goal of the Paris Agreement (limiting global warming to less than 1.5°C above preindustrial levels).3 Can we start by humbly admitting that we are responsible, historically and currently?Frugality—although the switch to renewable energy is gathering pace, overall energy use worldwide…
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