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by verelo 3 days ago
Given the trajectory of the world’s on, it seems pretty obvious to me that diversifying from oil and gas is required for a long-term sustainable economy. I think the more interested in short term benefits than long-term success.
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> Given the trajectory of the world’s on, it seems pretty obvious to me that diversifying from oil and gas is required for a long-term sustainable economy.

I agree that that would be a good idea, but oil and gas are so deeply embedded in the local culture that it won't be very easy to convince everyone else that it's a good idea.

> I think the more interested in short term benefits than long-term success.

There is unfortunately a tendency to do that here [0] [1] :(

[0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta_Heritage_Savings_Trust...

[1]: https://www.fraserinstitute.org/commentary/alberta-governmen...