Break In Case of Emergency Emergency Marker 5: Leave No One Behind (w/ Jim Stanford, Anjali Appadurai & Seth Klein)
Dec 3, 2025
In this insightful discussion, economist Jim Stanford, climate justice organizer Anjali Appadurai, and strategist Seth Klein tackle the critical need for a just transition in climate action. They highlight that connecting climate initiatives to economic fairness is essential, emphasizing solidarity and support for workers in fossil fuel sectors. Anjali stresses Canada's global responsibilities, while Jim debunks myths about job losses, asserting that renewable investments will create millions of new jobs. Their conversation underscores that justice must be central to climate solutions.
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Link Climate Action To Social Solidarity
- Linking climate action to tackling inequality builds social solidarity needed for large-scale mobilization.
- Seth Klein argues successful mobilizations promise a fairer society so people accept shared sacrifices.
Fossil Fuel Jobs Are A Small Share
- Only about 1% of Canadian employment works in direct fossil fuel roles, making the transition manageable.
- Jim Stanford emphasizes macroeconomic stability and full employment ease worker fears about job loss.
Guarantee Income Bridges For Displaced Workers
- Provide income insurance or wage top-ups for displaced fossil fuel workers to bridge pay gaps in new jobs.
- Pair targeted supports with an overall labor-market strategy so transition aid is fair across sectors.