Stop Funding Your Own Extinction: The $7 Trillion Energy Scam No One Talks About
Alright, everyone. Stop what you’re doing because you need to hear this. There has NEVER been a time like this in history. Right now, we’re living through an era where $7 trillion dollars — yes, trillion with a 'T' — are being spent every year to subsidize energy. But here’s the truth: that money isn’t driving progress. It’s driving pollution.
And here’s the kicker: while the world talks about sustainability, the system is quietly burning up our future. Why is no one talking about this? Is it because it’s inconvenient? Is it because we’re too distracted by feel-good headlines about 'green' initiatives? Or is it because it’s just too big to process? Well, not anymore.
I’m Aldo Grech, a futurist, AI and technology strategist, and advocate for renewable energy and sustainability. This episode is about ripping off the mask of energy subsidies. By the time we’re done, you’ll see why this outdated system is the biggest scam of the century — and why you should be angry about it.
The Billion-Dollar Illusion
Let me ask you something. Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when you fill up your gas tank or pay your energy bill? You’re not just paying for the energy you use. You’re funding a system designed to keep you hooked on fossil fuels.
Want to prevent climate disaster? Stop scrolling and listen closely. Here’s what they don’t tell you: $7 trillion dollars in subsidies are handed out every year globally. That’s like giving Big Oil and Big Coal a blank check and saying, 'Here, take our future while you’re at it.'
The secret to why this continues? It’s simple: these industries have mastered the art of disguise. They call it ‘necessary’ for progress, for energy security, for jobs. But let’s face it — we’re subsidizing pollution, plain and simple. And it’s costing us more than money. It’s costing us our health, our environment, and our future.
Let me show you the exact moment this changed everything for me. I was reading the stats — and you’ll want to sit down for this one. Fossil fuels receive 80% of global energy subsidies. Let that sink in. Only 20% go to renewables.
Imagine if you ran a marathon but only gave water to the slowest runners while the fastest runners collapsed from dehydration. That’s what’s happening here. Renewable energy is the future, but it’s being starved out while fossil fuels are being bankrolled like it’s still 1950.
You better be ready to say goodbye to progress if this system doesn’t change. And let me tell you something else: it’s not just an environmental problem. It’s a moral one.
What They Don’t Want You to Know
This is where things get really irritating. The biggest mistake people make with energy subsidies is believing they’re there to help us. But here’s what they don’t tell you: subsidies don’t make energy cheaper. They make it LOOK cheaper.
Let me explain. Fossil fuel subsidies aren’t just cash handouts. They’re tax breaks, cheap land, reduced royalties, and policies that let these industries operate without paying the real price for their pollution.
Let me ask you this: if you’re given billions of dollars to dump waste in your neighbor’s yard, would you stop? Probably not. And that’s exactly what fossil fuel companies are doing. Except their 'neighbor' is the entire planet.
Here’s the truth: the system isn’t broken. It’s rigged. Rigged to benefit the old guard while the innovators — the clean energy pioneers — fight for scraps. It’s not about progress. It’s about profit, plain and simple.
The Cost of Doing Nothing
You’re going to want to pay attention to this part because it’ll blow your mind.
Do you know what $7 trillion could do? It could pay for universal renewable energy access, fund innovations in clean tech, and build resilient infrastructure to protect us from climate disasters. But instead, we’re using that money to cling to an outdated system that’s killing us slowly.
The craziest part? This isn’t just an environmental disaster — it’s an economic one too. You’re being robbed blind. Every dollar spent propping up fossil fuels is a dollar that isn’t being used to make energy cheaper, cleaner, or more sustainable for YOU.
Stop wasting time believing this system is working. It’s not. And we can’t afford to sit back and wait for someone else to fix it.
A Glimmer of Hope — But Only If We Act Now
Okay, I get it. This is heavy. But here’s the thing: it’s not too late to change. There’s never been a better moment to flip the script on subsidies and demand better.
Imagine if we took even half of those trillions and redirected them to renewables. Solar panels on every home. Wind farms powering entire cities. Jobs for millions in clean energy sectors. It’s not a fantasy — it’s a choice. But we need to act fast because time is running out.
Here’s what you can do:
Stay informed. Follow the money. Ask hard questions.
Vote for leaders who prioritize renewables over fossils.
Support companies that innovate for a cleaner future.
Share this episode. Because the more people know, the harder it becomes for these industries to hide.
Let me be clear: this isn’t just about energy. It’s about justice. It’s about fairness. And it’s about leaving the planet better than we found it.
A Challenge to You
I want to leave you with one thought. Imagine the world 50 years from now. Do you want to tell your kids and grandkids that we had the chance to change, but we didn’t? Or do you want to be able to say, 'We stood up, we fought back, and we won'?
This is your reminder that YOU have a voice. You have power. And together, we can create a future worth fighting for.
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Until next time — stay informed, stay relentless, and stay hopeful. We’ve got work to do.
