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 »
Topic: Competitiveness, trade and economic growth
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 »
Slowing climate change makes economic sense; cities to lead-study
Daily Mail, 16 September
Calderón: Climate change, economic growth possible
New report shows that countries can do both by spending wisely and using technology. read more »
Environmental regulation and the cross-border diffusion of new technology: Evidence from automobile patents
Examines the impact of environmental regulation on the international diffusion of new technology through the patent system read more »
Ethics, equity and the economics of climate change. Paper 1: science and philosophy
Economics and Philosophy, Vol 30, Issue 03. November 2014. pp 397 – 444. DOI: 10.1017/S0266267114000297 This paper examines a broad range of ethical perspectives and principles relevant to the analysis … read more »