A Green and Just Recovery from COVID-19?

This insightful work analyzes energy policies during the pandemic, focusing on their impact on decarbonization and social equity. A Green and Just Recovery from COVID-19? offers valuable recommendations for future policies.

In A Green and Just Recovery from COVID-19?, the author examines the critical intersection of energy policy and social equity in the wake of the pandemic. Utilizing data from the Energy Policy Tracker, the book assesses how various energy policies enacted during this unprecedented time can either promote or hinder the transition to a decarbonized future. It highlights the dual challenge of addressing climate change while also ensuring that recovery efforts do not exacerbate existing socio-economic disparities. The analysis reveals that many stimulus measures, while potentially beneficial, have not sufficiently prioritized green initiatives or equitable outcomes for marginalized communities.

The book further explores the implications of stimulus spending aimed at countering the economic fallout of COVID-19. It discusses the potential of these measures to either facilitate a shift away from fossil fuels or entrench carbon-intensive practices for years to come. The author emphasizes the importance of designing policies that not only target environmental goals but also actively work to uplift disadvantaged individuals and communities. By examining a range of policies, the book identifies a few promising examples that aim to achieve distributive justice and serve as models for future policymaking.

Ultimately, A Green and Just Recovery from COVID-19? serves as a call to action for governments and policymakers to rethink their recovery strategies. It underscores the need for a more integrated approach that prioritizes both environmental sustainability and social equity, as the world seeks to rebuild after the pandemic.