
Robert Pindyck on Averting and Adapting to Climate Change
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Navigating Climate Solutions: Carbon Taxes and Adaptation
This chapter discusses the urgent need for effective climate change policies, focusing on the implementation of a carbon tax and global cooperation. It highlights the complexities of climate adaptation strategies and critiques existing policies that favor the wealthy, while emphasizing the potential of nuclear energy as a low-carbon alternative. The conversation also addresses public perception and the misconceptions surrounding nuclear power, advocating for a balanced view of energy sources.
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