This is not the reality; relying on this narrative has serious repercussions related to the overconsumption of resources.
The transportation sector – including the transport of goods and people by land, air, and sea – accounts for 26% or more than a quarter of the total global greenhouse gas emissions. For this reason, addressing the issues related to this industry and finding ways to decarbonise it is imperative in the fight against climate change. However, mainstream media and various businesses are pushing the narrative that, as long as all transportation goes electric, all will be well. This is not the reality; relying on this narrative has serious repercussions related to the overconsumption of resources.