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Ever wondered why energy drives economies—and why global warming is an economic nightmare? From the shale boom’s $74B boost to Iceland’s geothermal advantage, cheap and reliable energy fuels growth. But with prices tripling since 2000 and climate damages projected to reach 23% of GDP by 2100, can we balance abundance, security, and net zero? Explore the trade-offs, from carbon pricing to nuclear debates, and see if saving the planet can be profitable!
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Ever wondered why energy drives economies—and why global warming is an economic nightmare? From the shale boom’s $74B boost to Iceland’s geothermal advantage, cheap and reliable energy fuels growth. But with prices tripling since 2000 and climate damages projected to reach 23% of GDP by 2100, can we balance abundance, security, and net zero? Explore the trade-offs, from carbon pricing to nuclear debates, and see if saving the planet can be profitable!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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