The solution should refrain from implementing regulations that could threaten wages and employment. While the affluent may be able to absorb these impacts, the often-overlooked middle class may not, potentially resulting in widespread dissent.
Dead-end strategies for reducing GHG emissions
No, clean energy is not yet affordable enough to be mandatory!
While solar and wind energy sources may benefit from free sunlight and wind, these advantages alone do not make them competitive with fossil fuels. More info
No, we can't simply force corporations to clean up!
Imposing stringent green regulations on corporations to eliminate fossil fuels from the economic system, combined with price controls on their outputs, could lead to widespread corporate collapse. More info
No, we can't make the rich pay for it!
Can we solve all issues by taxing the wealthy, having the government build clean power plants, and producing cheap batteries to undercut fossil fuels? More info
No, we can't borrow our way out of this!
Borrow enough to fund a new energy infrastructure based clean energy won’t work. More info
No, we can't impose quotas for everyone to live like monks!
With clean energy and green products still costly, could adopting a minimalist lifestyle help combat global warming? More info