Human Development report 2013: the rise of the south : human progress in a diverse world
Climate Change Resilience
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Reducing the risk of climate change requires large and rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, most of which are caused by the burning of fossil energy sources (1). The debate around emission reductions has been dominated by concern for economic growth, and its reliance on cheap and plentiful energy. Instead, I believe energys role in achieving human development should be our core priority.