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Energy is a problem, yes, but it's one where solar is now becoming the cheapest form of energy, and nuclear energy is advancing rapidly. Countries like the PRC have made it a clear and important goal to resolve. Countries like the US Empire that desire oil use for their own profits are still forced to cave to this trend, electric cars are becoming more prevalent and solar is expanding.
I don't expect you to explain everything in detail, but I do think you've dug yourself into conspiracy theory doomerism and that's taking up a lot of your mental energy and attitude.
In fact, I learned about the energy crisis and how serious it is from a scientist who said that he has been trying to solve this problem for several decades and not alone, because the solution to the problem exists, but there are people at the top who are afraid of losing power.
Believe it or not I have too little evidence.
Yes, this is a problem faced by climate scientists within capitalism. It's different in socialist systems.
i'm convinced that this is my doomscrolling is so prevalent in our society since we're kept ignorant of our options.