As we start to transition to a renewable energy system, how do we make sure workers and countries are not left behind?
With net zero targets looming on the horizon, more and more countries are beginning to start phasing out fossil fuel economies. Yet, decarbonisation will also eliminate the jobs of millions of workers worldwide who rely on fossil-intensive industries like coal. It also means that countries that historically contributed so little to the climate crisis also face a responsibility to dismantle still nascent (fossil-intensive) industries, potentially at the threat of much-needed development and growth.
This episode dives into what a ‘just transition’ means, and why it’s so important for our future.
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11 апр 2023
