How secure clean energy will save democracy
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Climate change and the decline of democracy are two global crises that have come to a head in recent years. Transitioning to green energy is key to tackling both.   Can we make enough progress fast enough to save the planet and democracy?   Energy security expert Anna Mikulska discusses how Vladimir Putin weaponised gas for decades before the ground invasion of Ukraine and warns that Europe is not yet clear from danger.   Malcolm and Anna discuss if the transition to clean energy could save European democracies from Russian aggression as well as save the planet.  Available on Listnr  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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