• sbv@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    That’s sort of the point: the private entity that started Trans Mountain had to bail because they ran out of money and investors. Governments have much deeper pockets, and are motivated to complete projects regardless of the cost.

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      1 year ago

      Ok so that’s a pretty bad example then.

      I can see that there could be conflicts of interests, but at the same time if the country engages itself in objectives to reduce greenhouse gasses and find alternatives, then they have to actually do it. Companies don’t.

      We should look at other countries like Norway to see how it’s going on there.

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        1 year ago

        Yeah, Norway is one of the world’s top oil producers, but also the leader in EV adoption by far.