Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali | Guyana: The Promise and Peril of a New Oil Economy

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While many nations across the globe profess to be moving away from petroleum and natural gas, Guyana has ramped up production. Guyana’s economy has thrived, allowing the government to invest in its citizens. But it is ramping up fossil fuel production when scientists say the opposite is needed. What are the pitfalls of this new economy, and where might this new prosperity lead?

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Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali
President of Guyana

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Somini Sengupta
International climate correspondent

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