Behinds Quote by Nicholas Stern
“The US will increasingly see the risks of being left behind, and ten years from now they would have to start worrying about being shut out of markets because their production is dirty.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Risk Forum, 2022
Dirty production risks marginalizing economies, urging clean transition to stay competitive.
In simple terms: Dirty production threatens economic relevance.
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Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- industrial policy
- trade negotiations
- energy sectors
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives can accelerate clean adoption?
- How to balance growth with sustainability?
Transition costs may be high for developing nations.