9 reasons why policymakers should tackle climate change with small-scale solutions

9 reasons why policymakers should tackle climate change with small-scale solutions


Massive amounts of public money are being mobilized to kickstart economies out of COVID-induced recessions. Many countries are allocating parts of their stimulus packages towards ensuring the recovery is green. As we emerge from the COVID shock and try to accelerate progress on decarbonization, should we prioritize larger or smaller-scale solutions? A million 1 kilowatt solar panels or a single 1 gigawatt nuclear reactor? 250 electric bikes or a single tram on a light transit system? £150 smart thermostats or £50,000 whole-home energy-efficient retrofits? There are many low-carbon ways to supply energy, provide mobility in cities and heat homes. These…

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