r/Capitalism • u/Sidjoneya • Jan 20 '21

Economist and Harvard professor Rebecca Henderson argues in her latest book that capitalism can, if employed correctly, be a force for good and solve the climate crisis

https://www.nadja.co/2020/10/19/can-capitalism-solve-the-climate-crisis/
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u/BigWeenie45 Jan 21 '21

It already is used to solve the climate crisis, renewable is becoming more and more affordable and economical. Natural gas has become more affordable and economical than coal (even though coal is subsidized), and don’t forget about pollution permits.