Reclaiming Our Future from the Fairytale of Economics
We live under the illusion of progress: as long as GDP is going up and prices stay low, we accept poverty and pollution as unfortunate but inevitable byproducts of a successful economy. In fact, the infallibility of the free market and the necessity of endless growth are so ingrained in the public consciousness that they seem like scientific ......
Climate tech is critical for averting planetary chaos. Half the greenhouse gas reductions required to reach "net-zero" climate targets in 2050 will need to come from technologies that have not yet been invented. Without effective government interventions, market incentives alone will not produce a rapid transition to a low-carbon economy. The ......
How Companies and Customers Are Transforming the Electrical Grid and the Future of Power
"The way humans produce, distribute and consume power will be cleaner, cheaper, and infinitely more complex within the next decade. In The Energy Switch, leading energy industry expert Peter Kelly-Detwiler looks at all aspects of the transformation: how we got here, where we are going, and the implications for all of us in our daily lives"--
Explores the reasons why a global economic system, geared toward private profit, has spelled vulnerability for the earth's fragile natural environment. The book sets out to take the case for saving the planet beyond visions of doom, arguments about sustainability, and individual solutions.
Original dialogues between Pope Francis and Carlo Petrini, the Slow Food movement's founder, on biodiversity, the economy, migration, education, and community In 2015, Pope Francis launched the idea of "integral ecology" with his encyclical Laudato Si', addressing Catholics, followers of other faiths, and nonbelievers alike. This groundbreaking ......
Original dialogues between Pope Francis and Carlo Petrini, the Slow Food movement's founder, on biodiversity, the economy, migration, education, and community In 2015, Pope Francis launched the idea of "integral ecology" with his encyclical Laudato Si', addressing Catholics, followers of other faiths, and nonbelievers alike. This groundbreaking ......
Investing in Resilient and Low-Carbon Urbanization
This report estimates the costs of key resilient and low-carbon urban investments in all low- and middle-income countries up to 2050. It discusses how cities can reduce the cost of these investments through efficient investment, and explores which sources of funding and finance are suited to which types of urban investments.
Opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean for the Energy Transition
The global transition to a net-zero economy is a significant moment of opportunity for regions around the world. Regions that successfully capitalize on ever-advancing technologies and growing consumer demand for green products will deliver meaningful benefits to their people and economies. In this report, the World Bank lays out how Latin ......
