Risky Climate
‘Degrowth’ Is a Misguided Way to Decarbonize the Economy
Arguments to limit economic growth are all too tempting, but effectively fighting climate change implies more growth, not less.
Photographer: Matthew Staver/Bloomberg
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Spend any time discussing climate policy and you’re sure to discover the “degrowth” movement. Its vocal proponents are hard to miss, online and off. Its core tenets might be harder to pin down, but the tagline captures the gist: Economic growth is the problem. The only way to decarbonize the economy: Degrowth!