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The challenges of climate change will hit poor populations the hardest. Literally billions of people in Africa and South Asia face growing risks of extreme droughts and food shortages. Hundreds of coastal cities around the world, and even whole countries like Bangladesh and the Maldives, are threatened by rising sea levels. Peak oil will similarly be felt worse by the poor: already in this decade, many poorer countries have had to introduce fuel rationing, while in richer countries, energy prices spikes have forced many of the poor and disadvantaged to cut back on travel, health care, and even food.
A "green economy" without global social justice is neither equitable nor sustainable. Our efforts to address the interconnected economic, energy and environmental crises of the 21st century must place social justice at the forefront.
Post Carbon Fellow Majora Carter discusses environmentally and economically sustainable solutions for communities in need.
It's estimated that only a small fraction of the oil that's being hemorrhaged into the Gulf of Mexico is visible to us, either washing up as tar balls on beaches or — despite BP's best … >>
[Excerpt] One of the best things about my work in green project development is that I get to see how innovative projects inspire new policies, which in turn open doors for more exciting new … >>
The authors of the highly acclaimed State of the World series elaborate upon their vision of a global economy that does not destroy its own natural support systems. Authoritative yet extremely … >>
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what is pci?Founded in 2003, Post Carbon Institute is leading the transition to a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable world. The Institute has gathered 29 of the world's leading experts on a wide range of interdependent social and scientific issues.
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