Policymakers should worry less about energy self-sufficiency and more about decarbonization
Instead of plowing money into risky and potentially outmoded investments, policymakers should focus their energy on building popular support for decarbonization by providing immediate political benefits to voters.
Suppose that Canada were energy self-sufficient. Would life improve for the average Canadian?
In times of instability, self-sufficiency seems like a balm to soothe jangled nerves and wary politicians. But more careful investigation demonstrates that energy self-sufficiency is a red herring. Policym...
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