'Economic and financial instability': Study lays bare huge risks of delaying net zero goals

Michael Holder
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Academic study argues delayed and disorderly transition to net zero would lead to 'increased inflation, higher interest rates, economic stagnation, and financial instability'

A delayed and disorderly transition towards net zero emissions would threaten economic and financial stability, while increasing the economic risks and impacts from climate change, according to fresh academic...

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