The strikes on Iran show why quitting oil is more important than ever

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Tehran has faced a series of missile attacks in recent days
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Tehran has faced a series of missile attacks in recent days

The latest conflict in the Middle East further underscores how clean technologies can offer greater resilience in the face of volatile fossil fuel markets

As Israel and the United States strike Iran, global oil markets are on edge. Oil prices have begun rising even before any disruption to supply. Oil traders are factoring in the possibility the Strait...

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