Many billions of dollars of economic benefits could be generated via the implementation of strong international climate policies, according to a new report from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The report argues that lack of action (a projected scenario where atmospheric CO2 levels hit 800 parts per million) would … [continued]
A very well-published and insightful writer, Scott Thill, recently reached out to me to pick my brain about REmap 2030. His questions were so good (imho) and I spent so much time on the answers that I figured it would be worthwhile to publish both here. Check them out below … [continued]
First of all, yes, different studies serve different purposes, and we do need narrowly focused studies of all sorts. However, one of the things that most irks me professionally is the horrible way in which researchers, reporters, politicians, and everyone in between discuss the “costs” of a clean energy transition … [continued]
Climate action is trillions of dollars cheaper than climate inaction. Investing in a clean energy economy is not cheap. It is actually projected to cost trillions of dollars. However, sticking with a dirty energy economy will cost society much more, many trillions of dollars more. For responses to other anti-cleantech myths, see: Anti-Cleantech … [continued]
