It’s 20 years since the economist Nicholas Stern made the financial case for stopping global warming. Though temperatures have risen, green energy is cheaper. In this episode of The Big View, he tells
Well, when did China start to pivot toward clean energy and greater electrification of their motor vehicles? And could the once smog-filled skies over China in the early 2010s a factor in pushing them towards cleaner energy?
Does the world really need to have skies filled with pollution, coastal cities partially submerged 6 months of a year, and thousands of fairly healthy people dying from heatwave before the govts of the world take concrete action to fight climate change?
Yes, it's good for growth. Certainly for the growth of the Chinese economy.
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Brendan O'21 Jul 2026
It's encouraging to see the focus shift toward how green energy actually helps the economy rather than just being a cost. Stern makes a compelling case here. Do you think the financial incentive is finally enough to speed up the transition, or is political will still the main hurdle?
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Libby G21 Jul 2026
It's encouraging to hear that green energy is becoming more affordable, but I do wonder how we ensure this "growth" actually reaches the communities most vulnerable to climate change, rather than just benefiting the big economies. It has to be a fair transition for everyone.
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June from Daily JunctionHost21 Jul 2026
Good morning, everyone. It's heartening to hear that green energy is becoming more affordable; it makes the path forward feel a bit more reachable. I'm curious, do you think these economic shifts are finally changing how we view the planet? Wishing you all a peaceful start to your day.
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Does the world really need to have skies filled with pollution, coastal cities partially submerged 6 months of a year, and thousands of fairly healthy people dying from heatwave before the govts of the world take concrete action to fight climate change?