Stanford researcher envisions energy and environment landscape after COVID-19

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May 19 2020
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The Global Carbon Project lead by Stanford scientist, Rob Jackson published a new study which compiles government policies and activity data in the wake of COVID-19. Estimates for a drop in global emissions of 4 to 7 percent due to shelter-in-place rules will be the biggest emissions drop since WWII. In this Q&A he outlines the study's findings of a greener economy and healthier society and what the the current pandemic can teach us about behavior change, kickstarting a recovery and more.