Transitioning to green energy is key to both tackling climate change and creating sustainable economies. Here's why

Jul 11, 2022

Collective action on green energy transition is good for protecting democracy. Image: Unsplash/Noah Buscher

Edward B Barbier

University Distinguished Professor, Department of Economics, Colorado State University

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Freedom score compared to green score for the 19 member countries of the G20 economies. Image: Edward B Barbier

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