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Importance of Cheap Energy for Addressing Poverty and Sustainability
The key to addressing both absolute poverty and environmental sustainability lies in having access to cheap and easy energy. While fossil fuels are a major energy source, they come with geopolitical challenges and pollution issues. Nuclear energy is considered safer than solar and wind energy due to the high risk of falls during installation and maintenance of solar panels and wind turbines. This highlights the importance of considering the safety and efficiency of energy sources in finding solutions for poverty and sustainability.