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Ten physical realities the energy transition must tackle

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The energy transition would be a physical transformation on a massive scale. Here are ten realities that must be confronted for it to succeed.
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The hard stuff: Navigating the physical realities of the energy transition
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The net-zero transition: What it would cost, what it could bring
Climate risk and response: Physical hazards and socioeconomic impacts
Climate risk and response: Physical hazards and socioeconomic impacts
Climate risk and response in Asia
Climate risk and response in Asia
Will the world's breadbaskets become less reliable?
Will the world’s breadbaskets become less reliable?

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