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Is democracy doomed? The global fight for our future | Timothy Snyder

TED Talks Daily

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Fossil Fuels and the Erosion of Democracy

This chapter explores the detrimental effects of fossil fuel dependency on global democracies and human rights. It examines how the 'hydrocarbon oligarchy' contributes to wealth concentration and promotes authoritarianism, while also emphasizing the need for a forward-looking perspective to enhance democratic resilience.

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