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Growth and green policy ‘possible’
Choosing between growth and tackling climate change is a “false dilemma” as the two can be achieved together, a global commission has said. read more »
We can avoid climate change, and boost the world’s economy – if we act now
Reversing the damage is within our grasp, but it will hinge on a strong international climate agreement and policies that make polluters pay read more »
Seven things we learned from Lord Stern’s New Climate Economy report
A major new report says the world can tackle climate change without harming economic growth. Here’s the digested read read more »
Climate change report: prevent damage by overhauling global economy
Reducing emissions can generate better growth than old high-carbon model, says co-author of report, Lord Stern read more »
Climate change remedies ‘affordable’, says global body
Politicians will put the world economy at risk if they fail to tackle climate change, a global commission has warned. read more »
It’s clear that prosperity and climate change action can go hand in hand
Ed Davey – The UK has been at the forefront of integrating climate change action into economic decision-making read more »
Skyscrapers will help fight climate change
People must live much closer together in densely packed cities where no one needs a car, according to a major report into how to minimise climate change. read more »
Fight against climate change seen driving economic growth
Government and industry leaders need not choose between fighting climate change or growing the world’s economy. read more »
Growth and fighting global climate change not incompatible
The world’s finance ministers no longer need to choose between boosting economic growth or fighting climate change because for the first time both are possible, an $8.9m, year-long study has concluded. read more »
