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“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.” quote by Nicholas Stern
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“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.”

Nicholas Stern

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.

Key Takeaway

Invest in clean tech now.

Themes

economy environment risk

Mood

urgent optimistic

Type

policy strategic

When to use this quote

  • industrial policy
  • trade negotiations
  • energy sectors

Key Concepts

sustainability market competitiveness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What incentives can accelerate clean adoption?
  • How to balance growth with sustainability?
A Different Perspective

Transition costs may be high for developing nations.

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