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We cannot act "too fast."
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We cannot act "too fast."

There is no degree of acceleration of action on climate that'll mean greater losses than gains.
Alex Steffen
Aug 12, 2021
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Hey friends—

Today we’re talking about speed! Speed! SPEED!

  • One of the ideas that is still dragging behind our debate like an anchor is the idea that there the trade-offs involved with climate/sustainability action that are serious enough that finding an optimal balance between speed and continuity is essential. This idea is at the core of much Orderly Tr…

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