What happened to alternative energy investments from the 1970s?
Marketplace Tech · Jun 1, 2026 · 4:02
Marketplace Tech · Jun 1, 2026 · 4:02
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The price of oil has gone up significantly since late February, when the US invaded Iran. And when oil prices see a crazy rise, it makes other sources of energy look more attractive. But we’ve been here before - back in the 1970s, oil prices skyrocketed, and people started to turn to alternative or renewable energy sources. But, for a few reasons, it didn’t stick. Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes explores why.
