The global economy is in transition, with energy systems moving from a central reliance on fossil fuels. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped consumer behavior, labor markets, and business practices, and geopolitics and war have disrupted longstanding trade networks. Each of these forces affects energy sources and consumption, as well as greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution. The global economy is in transition, with energy systems moving from a central reliance on fossil fuels. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped consumer behavior, labor markets, and business practices, and geopolitics and war have disrupted longstanding trade networks. Each of these forces affects energy sources and consumption, as well as greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Researchers advocate for new framework to measure sustainable economic growth
