Who should build the low carbon economy?
BRASÍLIA — Suppose the global economy comprised countries roughly equally equipped with research institutions, technology development labs, and industrial production facilities. They might compete fiercely, build rival alliances, and vie aggressively for raw materials and natural resources. But one can also imagine a more optimistic scenario. Since each country would understand its own challenges…
Who should build the low carbon economy? This question looms large as the world grapples with the need for sustainable development. Despite the global economy's rapid expansion, technology and manufacturing expertise have remained dominated by a select few nations. This concentration of knowledge and capability has hindered progress toward a truly equitable low carbon future.
Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, raw materials have traversed continents, yet the ability to design, construct, and monetize these resources has largely stayed within the grasp of a privileged few. By the mid-1800s, the steam locomotive had emerged as one of the first great symbols of this dichotomy.
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