how to get out of the crisis with both our economy and environment intact
- Written by Warwick Smith, Research economist, University of Melbourne
Before the recession we were on a collision course with environmental disaster.
The recovery provides a rare opportunity to do things differently; to rebuild a better economy that can support living standards without irretrievably damaging the environment.
The closer we get to irreversible climate change, the harder that will become.
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- ^ Next phase of a pared-down JobKeeper will last until end of March (theconversation.com)
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- ^ Carbon pricing works: the largest-ever study puts it beyond doubt (theconversation.com)
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Authors: Warwick Smith, Research economist, University of Melbourne