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An economist responds to Greta Thunberg

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Sep 24, 2019
"I think she is cutting out a political path on which economists must now travel," said economist Ashoka Mody.
Youth Climate activist Greta Thunberg speaks during the UN Climate Action Summit on September 23, 2019 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
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Sustainable growth and whether it's realistic or a "fairy tale"

by David Brancaccio and Daniel Shin
Sep 24, 2019
Bill McKibben, environmental activist and founder of 350.org, says emphasis on continuous economic growth in the 20th century has backfired on us in the 21st century.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg called out world leaders for prioritizing economic growth over climate change at the United Nations Climate Action Summit Sept. 23 in New York City. Above, the UN General Assembly Hall.
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At UN Climate Summit, both anger and the need for money are palpable

by Stephanie Hughes
Sep 23, 2019
“We’ll be watching,” said Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.
Sixteen-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg speaks at the United Nations, where world leaders are holding a summit on climate change, on Sept. 23 in New York City.
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