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Climate Pragmatism: Will It Haunt Us Later?

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Delaying the transition to a net-zero economy is sometimes framed as a pragmatic move to manage costs or avoid disruption — especially in the face of escalating and overlapping global challenges. But according to Andrew Jackson, senior research fellow at the University of Surrey’s Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity, the cost of delay is potentially far higher, both economically and in terms of exposure to escalating climate risks.

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