Breaking Down: Collapse

Daily Episode 236 - Renewables have made big strides: Can they save us now?

Breaking Down: Collapse

Show Notes

Renewables have made massive strides in the 2020s. I answer the question that still comes up from time to time: Can a successful rollout of renewables save society from collapse?

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