Greenest countries eye drilling as fix for Iran crisis
Several of the world's leading green countries are reconsidering fossil fuel production in light of geopolitical instability, particularly the situation in Iran. Nations like Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands are debating whether to expand domestic drilling while still advocating for a transition to clean energy. Critics warn that increasing fossil fuel extraction could undermine climate goals and exacerbate global warming.
- ▪Countries such as Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands are considering expanding fossil fuel production.
- ▪Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has lifted her opposition to fracking to reduce energy dependence.
- ▪Critics argue that increasing fossil fuel extraction will not lower energy prices and will harm climate efforts.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:14:22 +0000 |
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News Energy and Climate World’s greenest countries eye drilling as fix for Iran crisis The Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Mexico and the U.K. are debating whether to expand or restart domestic fossil fuel production. Listen AI generated Text-to-speech Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Free article usually reserved for subscribers Growing geopolitical instability has spooked governments into searching for alternatives to fossil fuel imports. | Pierre Crom/Getty Images This article is also available in: French April 23, 2026 7:00 pm CET By Zia Weise and Charlie Cooper BRUSSELS — Dozens of countries leading the global charge to go green are gathered in Colombia this week to champion moves to ditch fossil fuels.
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