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People shouldn’t be living in certain places – on earthquake faults or on flood plains. But they do, and there are consequences.

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Vaclav Smil

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Privatization of the state-owned economy is not yet on the agenda. We cannot do it immediately; my colleagues would not agree to it. But we must put all forms of ownership on an equal footing immediately and let different types of ownership compete with the state firms.

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We’re a society that demands electricity 24/7. This is very difficult with sun and wind.

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June 12, 2024

We’re a society that demands electricity 24/7. This is very difficult with sun and wind.

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June 12, 2024

Privatization of the state-owned economy is not yet on the agenda. We cannot do it immediately; my colleagues would not agree to it. But we must put all forms of ownership on an equal footing immediately and let different types of ownership compete with the state firms.

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