New Climate Economy Archives

Earth Day At 50 Years Old: 5 Ways To Honor The Legacy & Change The…

April 22, 20205 years ago World Resources Institute 0 Comments

Fifty years ago, 20 million Americans (10% of the U.S. population at the time) took to the streets at the first Earth Day to demand a better future. Outraged by polluted air and water, by oil spills and the destruction of nature, these people’s actions changed policies and politics, and sparked the emergence of the modern environmental movement. Within months, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was created and the Clean Air Act was passed into law with bipartisan support.

“Bold” Climate Action Could Deliver $26 Trillion In Economic Benefits Through 2030

September 6, 20187 years ago Joshua S Hill 0 Comments

A new landmark report published by the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate shows that governments and the private sector are “significantly” underestimating the benefits of cleaner and climate-smart growth, and claimed that “bold climate action” could drive at minimum $26 trillion in economic benefits through 2030.

Economic Transformation In Africa Can Revive Growth Rates & Protect Climate

November 4, 20168 years ago Joshua S Hill 0 Comments

Africa is in need of an economic transformation in an effort to revive the country’s ailing growth rates following the Growth Miracle of the early 2000s, while simultaneously promoting development and climate goals, according to a new report published today by the New Climate Economy.

Positive Social Media On Climate Action Up 700%

December 16, 20159 years ago Joshua S Hill 7 Comments

The growth of positive social media commentary on climate action and economic growth has skyrocketed 700% over the last three years, according to new analysis. A new analysis from the New Climate Economy thinktank has found that positive social media messages regarding climate action and economic growth have increased nearly … [continued]

New Report Provides Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Lessons From 15 Countries

November 23, 20159 years ago Joshua S Hill 3 Comments

A new report from the New Climate Economy highlights lessons learned from 15 countries who have undertaken reforms of fossil fuel subsidy policy. The paper, Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform: From Rhetoric to Reality, was partly responsible for the 2015 New Climate Economy report, and now goes further in an effort to … [continued]

Investing In Low-Carbon Cities Could Save $17 Trillion By 2050

September 9, 201510 years ago Derek Markham 1 Comment

New research suggests that by investing in low-carbon infrastructure, including transport, building efficiency, and waste management, cities could save $17 trillion by 2050, while also reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 3.7 gigatons of CO2 per year by 2030. The research, published by the New Climate Economy under the title … [continued]

Win-Win This Fall: Business Climate & Climate Business

October 16, 201411 years ago sandydec 0 Comments

If we can credit a spate of reports this fall, the climate change discussion has begun to move toward common—and more mutually profitable—ground. Decisionmakers have begun to think about climate business: economic and climate action together. Treehuggers, this isn’t just something the Fortune 100 has cooked up to distract gullible … [continued]

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Could Help US Economy

October 15, 201411 years ago Joshua S Hill 3 Comments

A new report from the World Resources Institute has found that reducing greenhouse gas emissions could benefit the US economy by saving businesses and consumers money, as well as improving public health. The report, Seeing is Believing, builds on the Institute’s recently released New Climate Economy report, and analyses real … [continued]