EconomyThe 2008 economic crisis changed the US's relationship with energy
Fossil fuels helped drive economic growth that left most people better off overall, but that growth also imposed substantial environmental costs. Damage and disruption from extreme weather are now emerging, while sea-level rise could continue for centuries even after net zero. Less damaging ways to power growth can avoid leaving future generations with an unmanageable carbon debt.
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Ars Technica★★☆☆☆2026-10-02 18:56Original
The 2008 economic crisis changed the US's relationship with energy
Economy