Chinese Workers' Human Rights in the Energy Transition

A listener review sparks a discussion on the environmental benefits of Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) versus the human rights concerns, particularly regarding the Uyghur population. Uber plans to transition to an all-electric fleet by 2030 in Canada. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts oil demand will peak before 2030. What does this mean for clean energy's future?

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