Why Are We Waiting?: The Logic, Urgency, And Promise Of Tackling Climate Change (lionel Robbins Lectures)
by Nicholas Stern /
2015 / English / EPUB
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An urgent case for climate change action that forcefully sets
out, in economic, ethical, and political terms, the dangers of
delay and the benefits of action.
An urgent case for climate change action that forcefully sets
out, in economic, ethical, and political terms, the dangers of
delay and the benefits of action.
The risks of climate change are potentially immense. The benefits
of taking action are also clear: we can see that economic
development, reduced emissions, and creative adaptation go hand
in hand. A committed and strong low-carbon transition could
trigger a new wave of economic and technological transformation
and investment, a new era of global and sustainable prosperity.
Why, then, are we waiting? In this book, Nicholas Stern explains
why, notwithstanding the great attractions of a new path, it has
been so difficult to tackle climate change effectively. He makes
a compelling case for climate action now and sets out the forms
that action should take.
The risks of climate change are potentially immense. The benefits
of taking action are also clear: we can see that economic
development, reduced emissions, and creative adaptation go hand
in hand. A committed and strong low-carbon transition could
trigger a new wave of economic and technological transformation
and investment, a new era of global and sustainable prosperity.
Why, then, are we waiting? In this book, Nicholas Stern explains
why, notwithstanding the great attractions of a new path, it has
been so difficult to tackle climate change effectively. He makes
a compelling case for climate action now and sets out the forms
that action should take.
Stern argues that the risks and costs of climate change are worse
than estimated in the landmark
Stern argues that the risks and costs of climate change are worse
than estimated in the landmarkStern Review
Stern Review in 2006 -- and
far worse than implied by standard economic models. He reminds us
that we have a choice. We can rely on past technologies, methods,
and institutions -- or we can embrace change, innovation, and
international collaboration. The first might bring us some
short-term growth but would lead eventually to chaos, conflict,
and destruction. The second could bring about better lives for
all and growth that is sustainable over the long term, and help
win the battle against worldwide poverty. The science warns of
the dangers of neglect; the economics and technology show what we
can do and the great benefits that will follow; an examination of
the ethics points strongly to a moral imperative for action. Why
are we waiting?
in 2006 -- and
far worse than implied by standard economic models. He reminds us
that we have a choice. We can rely on past technologies, methods,
and institutions -- or we can embrace change, innovation, and
international collaboration. The first might bring us some
short-term growth but would lead eventually to chaos, conflict,
and destruction. The second could bring about better lives for
all and growth that is sustainable over the long term, and help
win the battle against worldwide poverty. The science warns of
the dangers of neglect; the economics and technology show what we
can do and the great benefits that will follow; an examination of
the ethics points strongly to a moral imperative for action. Why
are we waiting?