What does a low carbon economy mean for U.S. workers?
The United Nations General Assembly will be debating issues of global concern this week. At the top of the list is climate change. Along with companies, cities and financial institutions, more than 130 countries have now set, or are considering a target date for, achieving a balance between the greenhouse gases put into the atmosphere and those taken out (net zero) by mid-century.
Arguments for and against will hinge in part on the potential economic effects of such a commitment. Wake Forest economics professor Mark Curtis researches the balance between green jobs and lost jobs – looking at the implications for U.S. workers in a low carbon economy. He recently received a grant from the Washington Center for Equitable Growth.
What do Americans fear most about carbon emissions goals?
Confronting climate change will require a dramatic shift in large portions of the U.S. economy. Manufacturing and mining, two carbon-intensive…
