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Iran Shocks Could Spur a Shift to Clean Energy — But Also to Coal
Published: March 15, 2026
The oil crisis in the Middle East could spur countries to invest in wind, solar and other renewables. It could also spike reliance on coal, a cheap and polluting fossil fuel. Read More.
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