What is meant by "twin" in this context?

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The world is facing *twin* energy-related threats: that of not having adequate and secure supplies of energy at affordable prices and that of environmental harm caused by consuming too much of it.

Answer 1

Being two or one of two identical or similar people, animals, or things: twin cities; One of a matched pair of things; Consisting of two identical or similar related things, parts, or elements

Answer 2

2

Answer 3

They are "twin problems" in the sense that they occupy opposite sides of the same probability coin. The two problems stated in your question have the likely potential of either one resulting in grave damage to our global village, be it social or environmental. In "two" words, this would be "double trouble."

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Answer 4

"Twin" as used in that statement connotes a 'double-edged' sword type situation - like being between the devil and the deep blue sea. the solving of the first problem aggravates the second problem and vice versa. both problems can not be isolated from one another. a situation whereby the provision of a solution to any of the problems would have an adverse effect on the global picture.

Answer 5

In this context "twin" means two things that have common origins (and coexist). Both threats arise from the use (or abuse) of energy, and exist together.

Answer 6

They compliment each other. Us not having inexpensive and easily obtained energy, and yet this energy would hurt the environment. Its like a oxymoron. Not having enough energy, yet having this energy hurts the environment.

Answer 7

in this context twin is a synonym for:

two
double
duel

Answer 8

twin means duel or two juxtaposed (sidebyside)

Answer 9

twin in that context means... "duel"... two at once.

Answer 10

i thought it ment double