Energy Transition

Living in a 4°C warmer world

Jim Yong Kim
Partner and Vice-Chairman, Global Infrastructure Partners
What would a world that’s 4°C warmer look like? From acidic oceans to dissolving coral reefs to wars over water, future generations could find themselves living on a much more hostile planet. World Bank President Jim Yong Kim explains why it’s so important to find ways to boost economic growth without laying waste to the environment.

 

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