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The Inquiry

The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.

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Can we stop oil?

Can we stop oil?

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Why is South Africa collapsing?

Why is South Africa collapsing?

South Africa once had the most abundant and cheap electricity on the continent. Now, it is experiencing power blackouts.... Read more

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