• Diplomjodler@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    And Saudi Arabia, Iran and any number of disgusting fascist regimes that the West has coddled far too long just for cheap gas.

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      Saudis could turn their country into an industrial power house with dirt cheap energy, but they’re spending their wealth on skyscrappers instead…

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        The moment they would heavily invest in solar they signal their cash cow is ready for slaughter.

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          And the fact that they haven’t tells you all you need to know about their motives.

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      If they’re smart they will have diversified by then. Otherwise it’s going to lead to a lot of civil wars as the established order breaks down. That will be unfortunate.