‘An equal and habitable world is possible’: academics set out sweeping vision for planetary survival
The World Inequality Lab has released a report proposing radical economic changes, including wealth taxes and reduced working hours, to combat climate change and inequality. The authors argue these measures could double global incomes by 2100 while keeping warming below 2C.
Why it matters
The report provides a counter-narrative to current economic models, influencing the debate on how to address the intersection of climate change and social inequality.
The World Inequality Lab is calling for hefty wealth taxes, reduced working hours, dietary changes and new investment priorities. Composite: Guardian Design/Getty Images/AP View image in fullscreen The World Inequality Lab is calling for hefty wealth taxes, reduced working hours, dietary changes and new investment priorities. Composite: Guardian Design/Getty Images/AP Environment ‘An equal and habitable world is possible’: academics set out sweeping vision for planetary survival Global report provides an alternative to climate breakdown, political extremism and economic tensions
The article focuses on progressive economic proposals and frames them as a positive alternative to 'far-right' perspectives.
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