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⁠Can Exponential Growth Save a Finite Planet? — Ep187: Azeem Azhar

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change

CHAPTER

Navigating Renewable Energy Challenges

This chapter examines the transition to renewable energy, addressing the complexities of capacity, resilience, and the evolving role of energy providers. It critiques the unrealistic expectations placed on renewable resources and discusses the interplay between macroeconomic forces and energy demand from industrial users, particularly in relation to data centers and AI technologies. The discussion also highlights the financial implications of energy demands and contrasts investments in nuclear energy with the advancements being made in the tech sector.

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