Gasoline prices around the world are breaking records as they soar higher than ever. But could this be a good thing for climate change? Getting around takes a lot of gas, and in the US, transportation amounted to 27% of carbon emissions in 2020. As inflation soars and the war in Ukraine impacts gasoline production, some are looking for alternatives to high gas prices. Hong Kong's prices are currently equivalent to over $11 USD per gallon, and in the US, the highest prices average $6.40 per gallon. Getting around on foot or bicycle isn’t an option for many people. Electric vehicles like Tesla have been growing in popularity, but the up-front costs can be prohibitive. Corporate pledges to "go green" are being realized, like Amazon's roll-out of electric delivery vans. Prioritizing electric vehicle production and clean energy manufacturing takes time and money, but are necessary to decrease the 1.5 °C of warming the IPCC has been warning about.  Is the frustration and struggle of infl...