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The climate crisis will destroy our economies – we learned this 20 years ago. When will we act?

The radical Stern report showed that a low-carbon future is also good economics. But it seems that capitalism needs a reminder, says Fiona Harvey, an environment editor at the Guardian

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28

How does unthinkable policy become inevitable? The ‘Overton window’ is one possible answer

Not that long ago, Australians owned many public enterprises and lived behind high tariff walls. The country ran on cheap coal-fired power. A pro-China foreign policy and a large, bipartisan migration program worked to the country’s benefit.

The Conversation · Sep 15

‘Pushback on climate action is a sign we are making progress on net zero’

INTERVIEW: Lord Nicholas Stern speaks to Nick Ferris about how climate impacts and green technology are both accelerating faster than anticipated - as he suggests that the UK can still drive the green development agenda in spite of crippling cuts to foreign aid

The Independent UK · Aug 16

‘Keeping us hooked on fossil fuels’: how can we negotiate with autocracies on the climate crisis?

The bulk of global greenhouse gas emissions come from countries that are not democratic, and many big oil and gas exporters are also authoritarian

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025

Downing Street forces Tony Blair to row back from net zero strategy criticism

Labour politicians warn former PM had boosted Tory and Reform climate sceptics on the eve of local elections

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025

Keir Starmer urged to resist pressure to permit Rosebank North Sea oilfield

Leading climate group warns of damage to green agenda if giant project goes ahead

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2025

Poorer nations need $1tn a year by 2030 in climate finance, top economists find

Study says funding to cope with climate breakdown needed five years earlier than expected

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2024

Odour of oil and return of Trump hang heavy over Cop29 in Baku

Prospects of strong outcome appear dim but there is hope the talks will address pressing issue of climate finance

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2024

Move to sustainable food systems could bring $10tn benefits a year, study finds

Existing production destroys more value than it creates due to medical and environmental costs, researchers say

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2024

Climate change is making debt more expensive – new study

Earth is overheating due to the greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels. This is “the biggest market failure the world has seen” according to economist Nicholas Stern. The rational behaviour of companies that pollute by making profitable commodities, and consequences of most people’s desire to drive everywhere are creating…

The Conversation · Aug 18, 2023