Trump's ambitious energy bet could be a winning hand as the world burns more oil, gas than ever
Global fossil fuel demand surges as renewables grow—but U.S. emissions spike under Trump’s energy policies
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Global energy consumption reached new highs in 2025, with oil and gas demand outpacing declines in coal, according to the Financial Times and bofit.fi. Coverage from Fox News frames Trump’s pro-fossil-fuel stance as a strategic bet amid sustained global reliance on hydrocarbons.
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Quick answers
Are renewables actually growing faster than fossil fuels?
Yes—renewables became the largest source of *new* global energy supply in 2025, but fossil fuel consumption still expanded overall, per MarketScale and Financial Times.
Which country is driving the emissions increase?
The U.S. accounted for nearly 50% of global CO₂ growth in 2025, primarily due to AI data centers and energy policies, according to CleanTechnica and Forbes.
Is China reducing its energy import dependence?
No—China’s domestic production rose in 2025, but it remains heavily reliant on energy imports, per bofit.fi.
Coverage (6)
- Energy transition or energy addition? What the latest data shows Financial Times · 17h ago
- Global energy demand continued to rise last year; China remains reliant on energy imports despite increased domestic production bofit.fi · 17h ago
- Renewables surpass coal, oil, and gas as the largest source of new global energy supply in 2025 MarketScale · 17h ago
- US Accounted for Nearly 50% of World's CO2 Emissions Growth in 2025 — Thanks, AI Data Center Explosion & Pro-Pollution Trump CleanTechnica · 17h ago
- Global Emissions Hit A New Record As U.S. Emissions Rebounded Forbes · 17h ago
- Trump's ambitious energy bet could be a winning hand as the world burns more oil, gas than ever Fox News · 17h ago
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