Energy Transition is different from Sustainability

Susan Krumdieck

Press/Media: Research

Description

The problem with “sustainability” is its implication that economic growth can still continue on blithely in a world of zero carbon and a green energy transition. But expect a rude shock.

Period	14 Nov 2020

Media contributions

1

Media contributions

Title	'Sustainability is wishful thinking': get ready for the energy downshift
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	Stuff
Media type	Print
Duration/Length/Size	5
Country/Territory	New Zealand
Date	14/11/20
Description	The problem with “sustainability” is its implication that economic growth can still continue on blithely in a world of zero carbon and a green energy transition. But expect a rude shock.
Producer/Author	John McCrone
URL	https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/climate-news/122689734/sustainability-is-wishful-thinking-get-ready-for-the-energy-downshift
Persons	Susan Krumdieck

Keywords

Transition Engineering
Energy Transition
Net Zero Carbon
Climate Change
Sustainability