Did you guys know that back in the 70s, everyone from aerospace companies to potato brands were trying to figure out how to make energy?
I loved talking with historians @ccmmody.bsky.social and Dante LaRiccia about this period of elevated oil prices.
Stephanie Hughes
great piece on alternative energy & the 1970s oil crises by @hughesstephanie.bsky.social in today's @marketplace.org Tech. thx to Stephanie for the opportunity to share insights from work w/ @odinnmelsted.bsky.social @michielbron.bsky.social & Jelena Stankovic:
www.marketplace.org/episode/2026...
When oil has a crazy rise, it makes other sources of energy look more attractive. But the switch from fossil fuels is hard.
