This chapter explores the high demand for coal and its relationship to the iron law of electricity. It delves into examples from Germany and Japan to illustrate how countries prioritize electricity generation over environmental goals.
If you didn’t have a reliable supply of electricity, what would you do to secure it?
Robert Bryce is the author of “A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations” and the writer of an eponymous Substack. Motley Fool Senior Analyst Nick Sciple caught up with Bryce to discuss:
- Why more countries are turning to coal - The challenges of building a reliable green energy grid - The resurgence of interest in nuclear energy - Supply chain issues for electric car batteries
Company mentioned: SMR
Host: Nick Sciple Guest: Robert Bryce Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd
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