Looking at climate solutions from an economic lens
This article discusses the intersection between Greta Thunberg’s activism and traditional economic principles. Author: , published August 26, 2019
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| UpCounsel
A guide for making a business plan to minimize negative impact on the environment, economy, and community (not an endorsement of the host firm).
| Harvard Business School Working Knowledge
Interview with Geoffrey Jones, author of Varieties in Green Business. “Making a business successful is a challenge in itself, but making a green business profitable is an even harder journey. For society's sake, entrepreneurs must be prepared to make that journey.” Published February 4, 2019
| NRDC
Learn what carbon offsets are and why they shouldn’t be the go-to solution. “At worst, they don’t actually prevent carbon emissions of any type and serve instead as greenwashing schemes that promote business-as-usual pollution, seize Indigenous lands, and hinder the development of a true low-carbon economy.” Author: , published May 16, 2022