Carbon Tax, Gretamania, and the Green New Deal
from Part II - Reality
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 16 December 2021
This chapter considers the Nordic record on the environment and global warming, one of the region’s key appeals. While the Nordics have an admirable record of “sustainable development,” it is not without glitches. Norway’s export of petroleum and the Nordics’ penchant for flying are two examples. The School Strike led by Greta Thunberg captures both the strengths and weaknesses of the Nordic approach, and has had a major influence on US environmental policy.
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