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EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 25 MIN

Will the conflict in Iran speed up the shift to renewables?

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Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil trade, rattling global markets. Prices could remain high the longer the U.S. and Israel-led conflict with the Islamic Republic rages on. As countries scramble to shore up energy supplies, we're looking at whether it’s time to ramp up the transition to renewables — for the sake of national security and the climate. 

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