Identify A-ha moments to trigger fast climate action, say UK scientists
by Damian Carrington Environment editor from on (#5VYEP)
Using tipping points' can unlock the changes needed on energy, food and plastics, analysis shows
Tipping points could be identified and triggered to deliver fast action to tackle the climate crisis, according to an analysis led by an academic at Exeter University.
Early subsidies and mass production rapidly crushed costs to leave solar and wind energy as the cheapest power in much of the world and electric cars are now accelerating towards mass adoption, while Greta Thunberg's solo protest sparked an influential global campaign.
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