Right now, it is literally cheaper to have lower emissions.
Renewables, especially amortized, are significantly cheaper than fossil fuels.
Beef is the worst mass produced protein and is generally more expensive than other protein sources.
Planned obsolescence and throw away stuff is more expensive than quality, repairable, upgradable things with good used markets.
Car dependent design is more expensive than transit/human powered transportation.
Worst case, we should be in maintenance mode for any of the above. Ideally, in a transition period away from all that.
ETA: We should definitely be helping the countries mentioned in the article, but my point is, it makes no financial sense to not rapidly transition away from the major emission sources.
Right now, it is literally cheaper to have lower emissions.
Renewables, especially amortized, are significantly cheaper than fossil fuels.
Beef is the worst mass produced protein and is generally more expensive than other protein sources.
Planned obsolescence and throw away stuff is more expensive than quality, repairable, upgradable things with good used markets.
Car dependent design is more expensive than transit/human powered transportation.
Worst case, we should be in maintenance mode for any of the above. Ideally, in a transition period away from all that.
ETA: We should definitely be helping the countries mentioned in the article, but my point is, it makes no financial sense to not rapidly transition away from the major emission sources.