Why is There No Global Carbon Tax?
A carbon tax could trigger a transformation of the energy sector The energy sector is responsible for around three‐quarters of greenhouse gas emissions, so it’s safe to say it holds the key…
A carbon tax could trigger a transformation of the energy sector The energy sector is responsible for around three‐quarters of greenhouse gas emissions, so it’s safe to say it holds the key…
There is a conflict of interest at the heart of government decision-making In 2019, the UK became the first major economy to pass laws making it a legal obligation to achieve…
Economists use the Environmental Kuznets Curve to justify economic growth in the face of increasing environmental pressures There’s a consensus that sustainable development is a set of ideas that can allow…
It all comes down to how wealth is distributed through society IBM has paused hiring jobs that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could do. The software giant estimates AI like Chat GPT could replace…
Never-ending economic growth on a finite planet creates a profound dilemma Looking at the Earth in all its majesty reveals an undeniable truth — the physical world around us is finite. That rather obvious…
Metrics can create dangerous misconceptions Sweden is a shining light when it comes to sustainability. The country has high living standards while setting ambitious targets to become net-zero by 2050. It’s…