Published October 12, 2023
Steven Koonin examines the moral and practical impacts of climate policies, especially rapid decarbonization. He argues for considering developing nations' energy needs and avoiding restricting their access to affordable energy. He asserts that overly rapid emissions reductions in developed nations would be economically disruptive and expensive without significantly impacting global emissions. To learn more about the Hoover Summer Policy Boot camp, visit: https://www.hoover.org/hoover-institu...
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