How to Avert the Climate Catastrophe and a Financial Meltdown, with Eugene Linden
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Renewable Energy's Historical Journey
This chapter examines the rise and fall of renewable energy from the early 20th century to today, focusing on pivotal events like the discovery of oil in Iran. It discusses how political decisions and lobbying from fossil fuel interests led to missed opportunities in addressing climate change and advancing renewable technologies. Additionally, the chapter recounts a journalist's unexpected role in shaping environmental politics during the late 1980s, illustrating the complex interplay between media, politics, and public perception.
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