Quote by Daniel Yergin

So the major obstacle to the development of new supplies is not geology but what happens above ground: international affairs, politics, investment and technology.

So the major obstacle to the development of new supplies is

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This quote suggests that the main challenges in the development of new resources are not related to geological factors, but rather to issues that occur outside the Earth, such as international relations, political dynamics, investment decisions, and technological advancements. It implies that the availability of resources is influenced more by human actions and external factors than natural limitations.

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