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Stern Urges Climate Action
- Nicholas Stern, economist, argues that investing in climate action is essential for economic growth and that fossil-fuel–driven growth is self-destructive.
- He notes the rapid decline in clean-technology costs and that such investments can alleviate poverty and boost productivity.
- Stern warns that major policy changes are needed amid political resistance to climate action.
- The next two decades are critical for sustainable development because climate action offers economic opportunities despite geopolitical challenges.
