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Miraculous Green Boom Inspires False Hope in Global Warming Race, Claims Energy Top Dog
Miraculous Green Boom: An Illusion of Progress or a Step Towards Doom in the Global Warming Race?
“Breaking News Now” - In a startling turn of events, the international energy sector's top dog has recently declared that the newfound “Miraculous Green Boom” in renewable energy has insidiously instigated a false sense of hope in the global warming race, which could possibly lead to the doom of snowball fights and Christmas celebrations as we know them. Just this past week, seemingly out of nowhere, the global stock market has seen a Miraculous Green Boom. Stocks for companies specializing in renewable energy took off faster than a Tesla Roadster launched into deep space. Astoundingly, wind and solar farms began to sprout up across the planet as if they were summer daisies in full bloom. Electric car sales soared higher than Elon Musk's dreams, threatening the very existence of gas stations and that enticing petrol smell we all secretly adore. However, in a shocking twist, the energy sector's top dog (who wished to remain anonymous because, let's face it, who needs that kind of PR right now?) boldly stated that the phenomenon is an illusion, a veritable Trojan horse set to lull us into a sense of complacency in our battle against global warming. “It’s all smoke, mirrors, and overly-optimistic press releases,” he exclaimed in a hushed, nihilistic tone. “You think these wind turbines are ‘saving the world’? Please. They can no more stop global warming than my Grandma's measure tape can measure the universe.” Our honorable top dog substantiated this with irrefutable evidence pointing to the fond memories of snowball fights and white Christmases, a tradition that soon might only exist in vintage Hallmark cards. According to him, this wave of environmental consciousness and the subsequent green boom might trick us into thinking we've done enough, leaving us ill-prepared when, and not if, the icy snowflakes become nothing more than a heartfelt memory. The anonymous energy executive also confessed to us, in a worryingly casual tone, that swathes of humanity might start buying shorts for winter and start thinking about whether their holiday decorations go well with the sunny backdrop of near-future Decembers. However, despite the implied tragedy in the scenario, our source seemed oddly content, even cheerful. “Imagine!” he said, a grin spreading across his face. “Sleigh rides without the hassle of cold or snow! Sand castles under Christmas trees! It might not be what we're used to, but think about all those business opportunities!” Meanwhile, environmental activists and the general public continue to be perplexed by the top dog’s bold statement, finding it quite challenging to see the positive in exchanging snow-capped trees for sunburn, and woolen holiday sweaters for Christmas-themed bathing suits. But in this world of shifting climates and our ongoing battle against global warming, who knows what the New Year will bring? Let's hope it at least brings a good sunscreen. We'll persevere in monitoring this ongoing saga as regularly as we check our ink levels in our printers. If that isn't commitment, what is? Stay tuned for more of “Breaking News Now's” controversial insights. If you can’t trust the big dogs in oil and gas to set out the roadmap towards a sustainable future, then who on Earth can you trust?
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Original title: ‘Staggering’ green growth gives hope for 1.5C, says global energy chief
exmplary article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/26/staggering-green-growth-gives-hope-for-15c-says-global-energy-head

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