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EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 14 MIN

How Green Energy Slashed Emissions But Crippled Europe's Economy

from WSJ What’s News · host The Wall Street Journal

A.M. Edition for Dec. 4. A controversial U.S. boat strike takes a new turn, as an Admiral plans to tell lawmakers that two survivors were trying to continue their drug-run. WSJ correspondent Shelby Holliday explains why videos of the strike have sparked allegations of war crimes. Plus WSJ’s Tom Fairless and Max Colchester detail how the promise of Europe’s green energy transition has proved costly for consumers and damaging for the economy. And the billionaire class is booming – with a new study showing the world has more mega-rich than ever before. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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