The Future of the Climate Change Debate

Topics: Environment / Climate

Sources: Journalism, MIT Technology Review

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The Green Future Index 2021

5 pillars to a green future: carbon emissions, energy transition, green society, clean innovation, and climate policy

This week we introduce "The Green Future Index 2021," a research program by MIT Technology Review Insights, the custom publishing division of MIT Technology Review.

The Green Future Index is a ranking of 76 leading countries and territories on their progress and commitment toward building a low carbon future. It measures the degree to which their economies are pivoting to clean energy, industry, agriculture, and society through investment in renewables, innovation and green finance.

Experience the interactive index now to better understand if your country is making the right investments in building a green future. In addition, you can check out this week’s round-up stories on humanity's greatest challenge–the global climate emergency.

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President-elect Joe Biden stands on stage with US Senators-elect Raphael Warnock, right, and Jon Ossoff, left, in Atlanta on Jan. 4.

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The odds of US climate progress just improved a bit

Democrats now have a thin advantage in the Senate, but it's enough to get some things done. Read more

The Silverado Fire, which started in late October, burns toward a home in Irvine, California.

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The pandemic taught us how not to deal with climate change

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How Amazon's offsets could exaggerate its progress toward "net zero" emissions

Researchers fear such programs often overstate carbon reductions and allow companies to sidestep the tougher parts of cleaning up their operations. Read more

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Our midcentury climate goals require radical change today

Achieving "net-zero" emissions will require "unparalleled changes" in the next decade. Read more

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