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US narrowly avoids a government shutdown; Panel on Ukraine, China and more

Oct 1, 2023
Catherine Rampell of The Washington Post discusses US government spending. Zanny Minton Beddoes and Richard Haass talk about the war in Ukraine and Russia's influence. Fareed speaks with Fatih Birol about the future of fossil fuels.
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Quick takeaways

  • The US government narrowly averted a shutdown highlighting America's addiction to government spending.
  • The global demand for fossil fuels is expected to peak soon due to the rapid emergence of a clean energy economy.

Deep dives

Emerging Clean Energy Economy

A clean energy economy is rapidly emerging, driven by the increasing dominance of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. More than 80% of new power plants installed this year are renewables, making them the dominant force in the energy mix.

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