China is responsible for 29% of the world’s greenhouse gases while we are 9%. Yet Americans must bear higher energy costs due to the demonization of fossil fuels.
Part of the demonization, to my view, is the phrase itself, "fossil fuels."
I usually steer conversations about this to "hydrocarbons," because it is a fine entry point to discuss "hyrdo" -- water -- and "carbon" as so many gifts to us are created in the crust of this world.
I would not be surprised that at some time in the future some method of making hydrocarbons of the petroleum sort chemically, i.e. by some as yet undiscovered process. Perhaps fanciful thinking, but we shall see.
I also suspect the "numbers" as to coal use are not wholly accurate, as the US is about four percent of the world's population, and we don't use exorbitant amounts of energy. Certainly not more than any nation with our level of seeming prosperity.
Best wishes.