Irrational Fear

Irrational Fear

How Fossil Fuels Doubled Human Life Expectancy

Climate activists say fossil fuels are killing us. History and data say the opposite.

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Dr. Matthew Wielicki
Jul 25, 2025
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Two centuries of evidence in one frame: The explosive rise in fossil fuel consumption (top) aligns directly with the unprecedented global increase in life expectancy (bottom). From 30 years to over 70 in many regions—this transformation wasn't caused by climate policies, solar panels, or wind farms. It was powered by coal, oil, and natural gas.

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