It s almost November! Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. Things remain quiet in Juneau. The fourth special session concludes on November 3. Don t count on anything happening. And the newly passed mask mandate in Anchorage appears to have
Sustainability: a Market Trend, Not a Policy
Sustainability: a Market Trend, Not a Policy
March 16, 2021
With the expected economic recovery following the pandemic, experts predict an equally rapid return of greenhouse gas emissions that have eased over the past year due to lockdown restrictions across the globe. President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan, as well as the 54 climate action orders made in his first week in office, are attempts to address climate change while simultaneously stimulating economic growth.
However, tackling climate change will likely remain a partisan issue – even with the new administration. Biden’s inauguration is indeed a win for science, but he is not a silver bullet when it comes to solving the climate crisis. His environmental goals are unlikely to come to fruition, as media sources have been referring to them as aggressive. Private sector participation is the key to achieving his goals, and profit will be the deciding factor for whe