Will the financial crisis slow down climate change work?

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Will the financial crisis slow down climate change work?

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The world's attention is sharply focused on the financial crisis right now. Even Europe, which has always pushed for climate change, has begun to talk about potentially postponing the target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. While the world leaders can bail out the financial crisis, climate change is a crisis that’s already happening and will not wait. A green energy technology revolution can not only mitigate climate change, but also create jobs and stimulate economies.


Authors

Xiaodong Wang

Senior Energy Specialist

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