Gernot Wagner

Climate economist at New York University and co author of “Climate Shock”

Climate economist at New York University and co author of “Climate Shock”

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There’s been early denial and official inaction when it comes to both the coronavirus outbreak and climate change.  Can either crisis teach us about the other?

Coronavirus, climate change, and living in states of emergency

There’s been early denial and official inaction when it comes to both the coronavirus outbreak and climate change.  Can either crisis teach us about the other?

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