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"For more than a century, global geopolitics has revolved around oil and gas.
Countries with big fossil fuel reserves, such as Saudi Arabia and Russia, have
amassed significant wealth and foreign influence, helping shape the world
order.
But the global shift toward renewable energy is challenging these power
structures. As the world transitions away from oil and gas, renewable energy
resources promise to become the new basis for geopolitical influence.
Nations with a bounty of sun and wind, and the capacity to export that energy,
have much to gain. So too do nations endowed with critical minerals, and the
means to produce the technology required in a low-carbon world.
Say goodbye to the “petrostates” of old, and welcome the rise of the
“electrostate”. China is heading the charge – and Australia, if it plays its
cards right, could be at its heels."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
