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Collapse, social tipping dynamics, and framing climate change.

Authors :
Steel, Daniel
Mintz-Woo, Kian
DesRoches, C. Tyler
Source :
Politics, Philosophy & Economics; Aug2024, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p230-251, 22p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

In this article, we claim that recent developments in climate science and renewable energy should prompt a reframing of debates surrounding climate change mitigation. Taken together, we argue that these developments suggest (1) global climate collapse in this century is a non-negligible risk, (2) mitigation offers substantial benefits to current generations, and (3) mitigation by some can generate social tipping dynamics that could ultimately make renewables cheaper than fossil fuels. We explain how these claims undermine familiar framings of climate change, wherein mitigation is understood as self-sacrifice that individuals and governments must be morally persuaded or incentivized to undertake. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1470594X
Volume :
23
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Politics, Philosophy & Economics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178804504
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1470594X231196432